Akeley Wood Senior School vs Buckingham School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Akeley Wood Senior School
Bycell Road · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
380 students
Buckingham School
Buckingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,110 students
| Measure | Akeley Wood Senior School Bycell Road, South East | Buckingham School Buckingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #333 of 679 | #454 of 679 |
| National rank | #1896 of 4,090 | #2830 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 380 | 1,110 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 1,110 |
| Free school meals | – | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 55.1% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.3 | 38.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.5% | 32.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.6% | 54.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.08 | 3.36 |
| A level points per entry | 30.9 | 28.7 |
| town | Bycell Road | Buckingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk | www.buckinghamschool.org |
The verdict
- •Akeley Wood Senior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.7 vs 32.5).
- •Buckingham School is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 380.
- •Akeley Wood Senior School is a independent school while Buckingham 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 Akeley Wood Senior School better than Buckingham School?
On the Success Index (England), Akeley Wood Senior School ranks higher (51.7 vs 32.5 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 Akeley Wood Senior School and Buckingham School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Bycell Road and Buckingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Akeley Wood Senior School: 380. Buckingham School: 1,110. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Akeley Wood Senior School and Buckingham School rank in South East?
Akeley Wood Senior School is 333rd of 679 and Buckingham School is 454th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).