Pilsley CofE Primary School vs St Anselm's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pilsley CofE Primary School
Bakewell · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
64 students
St Anselm's School
Bakewell · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
98 students
| Measure | Pilsley CofE Primary School Bakewell, East Midlands | St Anselm's School Bakewell, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #166 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #2485 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 0–13 |
| Students | 64 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 64 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 30.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bakewell | Bakewell |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.pilsleycofe.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.sanselms.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Anselm's School is the larger school with 98 students compared with 64.
- •Pilsley CofE Primary 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 Pilsley CofE Primary 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 Pilsley CofE Primary School and St Anselm's School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Bakewell and Bakewell in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pilsley CofE Primary School: 64. St Anselm's School: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pilsley CofE Primary School and St Anselm's School rank in East Midlands?
Pilsley CofE Primary School is 166th of 1,516 and St Anselm's School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).