Buckden CofE Primary School vs Great Paxton CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckden CofE Primary School
St Neots · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
331 students
Great Paxton CofE Primary School
St Neots · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
73 students
| Measure | Buckden CofE Primary School St Neots, East of England | Great Paxton CofE Primary School St Neots, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1204 of 1,872 | #907 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9902 of 15,697 | #7471 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 331 | 73 |
| Pupils on roll | 331 | 73 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 61.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 6% |
| 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 | St Neots | St Neots |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.buckdenschool.co.uk/ | www.greatpaxton.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Paxton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.4 vs 41.1).
- •Great Paxton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 56%).
- •Great Paxton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Buckden CofE Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 73.
- •Buckden CofE Primary School is a academy school while Great Paxton CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Buckden CofE Primary School better than Great Paxton CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Paxton CofE Primary School ranks higher (52.4 vs 41.1 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 Buckden CofE Primary School and Great Paxton CofE Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between St Neots and St Neots in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckden CofE Primary School: 331. Great Paxton CofE Primary School: 73. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckden CofE Primary School and Great Paxton CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
Buckden CofE Primary School is 1204th of 1,872 and Great Paxton CofE Primary School is 907th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).