Farthinghoe Primary School vs Middleton Cheney Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farthinghoe Primary School
Brackley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
16 students
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
322 students
| Measure | Farthinghoe Primary School Brackley, East Midlands | Middleton Cheney Primary Academy Banbury, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #672 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #8367 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 16 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 16 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 38.1% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Brackley | Banbury |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.farthinghoeprimaryschool.co.uk | www.mcpa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Farthinghoe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 48.3).
- •Middleton Cheney Primary Academy is the larger school with 322 students compared with 16.
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 Farthinghoe Primary School better than Middleton Cheney Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Farthinghoe Primary School ranks higher (54.7 vs 48.3 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 Farthinghoe Primary School and Middleton Cheney Primary Academy?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Brackley and Banbury in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farthinghoe Primary School: 16. Middleton Cheney Primary Academy: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farthinghoe Primary School and Middleton Cheney Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Farthinghoe Primary School is unranked and Middleton Cheney Primary Academy is 672nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).