Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School vs Bourn CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School
Sandy · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
144 students
Bourn CofE Primary Academy
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
| Measure | Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School Sandy, East of England | Bourn CofE Primary Academy Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 1,872 | #814 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2498 of 15,697 | #6734 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 144 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 125.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 9% |
| 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 | Sandy | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barnabasoley.cambs.sch.uk/ | www.bournschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 55.8).
- •Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 63%).
- •Bourn CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 193 students compared with 144.
- •Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Bourn CofE Primary Academy 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 Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School better than Bourn CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 55.8 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 Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School and Bourn CofE Primary Academy?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Sandy and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School: 144. Bourn CofE Primary Academy: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School and Bourn CofE Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School is 326th of 1,872 and Bourn CofE Primary Academy is 814th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).