St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy vs St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 136 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
252 students
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Buxton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
407 students
| Measure | St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy Buxton, East Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Buxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1210 of 1,516 | #120 of 329 |
| National rank | #12842 of 15,697 | #1531 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 252 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 33.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.stannesbuxton.srscmat.co.uk | www.stthomasmorebuxton.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 26.9).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 407 students compared with 252.
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 St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy better than St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (59.2 vs 26.9 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 St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 136 m in a straight line, between Buxton and Buxton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 252. St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1210th 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).