Peak Dale Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peak Dale Primary School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
407 students
| Measure | Peak Dale Primary School Buxton, East Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Buxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1387 of 1,516 | #120 of 329 |
| National rank | #14540 of 15,697 | #1531 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 77 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 33.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 80.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Buxton | Buxton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.peakdale.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.stthomasmorebuxton.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 16.3).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 407 students compared with 77.
- •Peak Dale Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Peak Dale Primary School better than St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (59.2 vs 16.3 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 Peak Dale Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Buxton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Peak Dale Primary School: 77. St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Peak Dale Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Peak Dale Primary School is 1387th of 1,516 and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is 120th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).