Pilsley CofE Primary SchoolBakewell Methodist Academy
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Bakewell.
Summary of the comparison
Pilsley CofE Primary School and Bakewell Methodist Academy are primary schools in Bakewell.
Pilsley CofE Primary School scores 73 out of 100 (grade B, strong) and Bakewell Methodist Academy scores 49 out of 100 (grade D, below average). Pilsley CofE Primary School is ahead on our composite score.
Pilsley CofE Primary School was judged Good and Bakewell Methodist Academy was judged Requires improvement.
On the share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, the latest published figures are 80.0% for Pilsley CofE Primary School and 59.0% for Bakewell Methodist Academy.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has fallen at Pilsley CofE Primary School (92.0% in 2022-23, 80.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | BakewellPilsley CofE Primary School | BakewellBakewell Methodist Academy | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | B73/100Stronger figure | D49/100 | |
| Local ranking | 26th of 336 in Derbyshire Stronger figure | 252nd of 336 in Derbyshire | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: GoodStronger figure | Ofsted: Requires improvement | |
| School type | Voluntary aided school | Academy sponsor led | |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | |
| Age range | 3-11 | 7-11 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 70 | 55 | |
| Capacity | 84 | 150 | |
| Location | Bakewell, DE45 1UF | Bakewell, DE45 1FR | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 80.0% Stronger figure | 59.0% | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 10.0% | 14.0% Stronger figure | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 105.0 Stronger figure | 104.0 | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 106.0 Stronger figure | 102.0 | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 70 | 55 | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 13.1% | 45.5% | |
| English as an additional language | 2.9% | 9.1% | |
| SEN support | 10.0% | 20.0% | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 2.9% | 3.6% | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 4.3% | 4.0% Stronger figure | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 10.5% Stronger figure | 14.3% | 15.8% |
marks the stronger figure on measures with a clear direction. Rows describing a school's intake, such as free school meals, English as an additional language and SEN, carry no marker: they describe who a school serves, not how well it serves them.
Historical trends
Each solid line is one school; the dashed line is the national average.
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing and maths
Overall absence
Free school meal eligibility (ever 6)
Pupils on roll
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