Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School vs Buckland Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School
Bampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
Buckland Church of England Primary School
Faringdon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
111 students
| Measure | Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School Bampton, South East | Buckland Church of England Primary School Faringdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #181 of 2,471 | #602 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #837 of 15,697 | #3271 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 199 | 111 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 111 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 2.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.3% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Bampton | Faringdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aston-and-cote.oxon.sch.uk/ | www.bucklandprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 73.4).
- •Buckland Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 85%).
- •Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 111.
- •Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Buckland Church of England Primary 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 Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School better than Buckland Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School ranks higher (89.7 vs 73.4 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 Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School and Buckland Church of England Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Bampton and Faringdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School: 199. Buckland Church of England Primary School: 111. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School and Buckland Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School is 181st of 2,471 and Buckland Church of England Primary School is 602nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).