Buckingham Preparatory School vs Vaughan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckingham Preparatory School
Pinner · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
103 students
Vaughan Primary School
Harrow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
668 students
| Measure | Buckingham Preparatory School Pinner, London | Vaughan Primary School Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #201 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #1270 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 103 | 668 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 668 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 73.6% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| 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 | Pinner | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.buckprep.org | www.vaughan.harrow.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Vaughan Primary School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 103.
- •Buckingham Preparatory School is a independent school while Vaughan Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Buckingham Preparatory School is boys and Vaughan Primary School is co-educational.
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 Buckingham Preparatory School better than Vaughan Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buckingham Preparatory School and Vaughan Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pinner and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckingham Preparatory School: 103. Vaughan Primary School: 668. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckingham Preparatory School and Vaughan Primary School rank in London?
Buckingham Preparatory School is unranked and Vaughan Primary School is 201st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).