Buxton School vs Davies Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 853 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buxton School
London · Local authority all-through · Ages 3–16
1,065 students
Davies Lane Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
927 students
| Measure | Buxton School London, London | Davies Lane Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #369 of 640 | #166 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1911 of 4,090 | #1086 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,065 | 927 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,065 | 927 |
| Free school meals | 42% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 110.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 30% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.18 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.buxtonschool.org.uk/ | www.davieslane.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Davies Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 51.3).
- •Davies Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 74%).
- •Davies Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 4%).
- •Buxton School is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 927.
- •Buxton School is a local authority school while Davies Lane Primary School 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 Buxton School better than Davies Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Davies Lane Primary School ranks higher (87.6 vs 51.3 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 Buxton School and Davies Lane Primary School?
About 853 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buxton School: 1,065. Davies Lane Primary School: 927. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buxton School and Davies Lane Primary School rank in London?
Buxton School is 369th of 640 and Davies Lane Primary School is 166th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).