Brampton Village Primary School vs Buckden CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brampton Village Primary School
Huntingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
609 students
Buckden CofE Primary School
St Neots · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
331 students
| Measure | Brampton Village Primary School Huntingdon, East of England | Buckden CofE Primary School St Neots, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1507 of 1,872 | #1204 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12479 of 15,697 | #9902 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 609 | 331 |
| Pupils on roll | 609 | 331 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Huntingdon | St Neots |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.brampton.cambs.sch.uk/ | www.buckdenschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Buckden CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.1 vs 28.7).
- •Buckden CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 53%).
- •Buckden CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Brampton Village Primary School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 331.
- •Brampton Village Primary School is a local authority school while Buckden CofE 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 Brampton Village Primary School better than Buckden CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckden CofE Primary School ranks higher (41.1 vs 28.7 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 Brampton Village Primary School and Buckden CofE Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Huntingdon and St Neots in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brampton Village Primary School: 609. Buckden CofE Primary School: 331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brampton Village Primary School and Buckden CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
Brampton Village Primary School is 1507th of 1,872 and Buckden CofE Primary School is 1204th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).