Buckden CofE Primary School vs Little Paxton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.4 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
Little Paxton Primary School
St. Neots · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
292 students
| Measure | Buckden CofE Primary School St Neots, East of England | Little Paxton Primary School St. Neots, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1204 of 1,872 | #1732 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9902 of 15,697 | #14388 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 331 | 292 |
| Pupils on roll | 331 | 292 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 28% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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.littlepaxton.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Buckden CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.1 vs 17.3).
- •Buckden CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 28%).
- •Buckden CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Buckden CofE Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 292.
- •Buckden CofE Primary School is a academy school while Little Paxton 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 Little Paxton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckden CofE Primary School ranks higher (41.1 vs 17.3 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 Buckden CofE Primary School and Little Paxton Primary School?
About 5.4 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. Little Paxton Primary School: 292. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckden CofE Primary School and Little Paxton Primary School rank in East of England?
Buckden CofE Primary School is 1204th of 1,872 and Little Paxton Primary School is 1732nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).