Lady Manners School vs The Bemrose School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 34 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
The Bemrose School
Derby · Local authority all-through · Ages 3–19
1,429 students
| Measure | Lady Manners School Bakewell, East Midlands | The Bemrose School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #60 of 329 | #259 of 329 |
| National rank | #797 of 4,090 | #3189 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,405 | 1,429 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,405 | 1,429 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 47.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.2 | 33.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.2% | 25.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.7% | 41.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.80 | 2.72 |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | 27.1 |
| town | Bakewell | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ladymanners.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.bemrose.derby.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lady Manners School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.9 vs 25.1).
- •The Bemrose School is the larger school with 1,429 students compared with 1,405.
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 The Bemrose School?
On the Success Index (England), Lady Manners School ranks higher (74.9 vs 25.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lady Manners School and The Bemrose School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Bakewell and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lady Manners School: 1,405. The Bemrose School: 1,429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lady Manners School and The Bemrose School rank in East Midlands?
Lady Manners School is 60th of 329 and The Bemrose School is 259th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).