The Breakspear School vs Vyners School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Breakspear School
Ickenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
680 students
Vyners School
Uxbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,537 students
| Measure | The Breakspear School Ickenham, London | Vyners School Uxbridge, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #207 of 1,720 | #129 of 640 |
| National rank | #1306 of 15,697 | #607 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 680 | 1,537 |
| Pupils on roll | 680 | 1,537 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 135.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.3 |
| town | Ickenham | Uxbridge |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.breakspear.hillingdon.sch.uk/ | www.vynersschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Breakspear School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 80.2).
- •Vyners School is the larger school with 1,537 students compared with 680.
- •The Breakspear School is a local authority school while Vyners 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 The Breakspear School better than Vyners School?
On the Success Index (England), The Breakspear School ranks higher (85.9 vs 80.2 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 The Breakspear School and Vyners School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ickenham and Uxbridge in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Breakspear School: 680. Vyners School: 1,537. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Breakspear School and Vyners School rank in London?
The Breakspear School is 207th of 1,720 and Vyners School is 129th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).