Lady Manners School vs St Anselm's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lady Manners School
Bakewell · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,405 students
St Anselm's School
Bakewell · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
98 students
| Measure | Lady Manners School Bakewell, East Midlands | St Anselm's School Bakewell, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #60 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #797 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 0–13 |
| Students | 1,405 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,405 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 19% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 30.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.80 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | – |
| town | Bakewell | Bakewell |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ladymanners.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.sanselms.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lady Manners School is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 98.
- •Lady Manners School is a local authority school while St Anselm's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lady Manners School better than St Anselm's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lady Manners School and St Anselm's School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bakewell and Bakewell in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lady Manners School: 1,405. St Anselm's School: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lady Manners School and St Anselm's School rank in East Midlands?
Lady Manners School is 60th of 329 and St Anselm's School is unranked among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).