Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School vs Bucklebury C.E. Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School
Watlington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
99 students
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
99 students
| Measure | Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School Watlington, South East | Bucklebury C.E. Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2296 of 2,471 | #2048 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14068 of 15,697 | #12530 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 99 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Watlington | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aston-rowant.oxon.sch.uk/ | www.bucklebury.w-berks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bucklebury C.E. Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.4 vs 19.4).
- •Bucklebury C.E. Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 40%).
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 Rowant Church of England Primary School better than Bucklebury C.E. Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bucklebury C.E. Primary School ranks higher (28.4 vs 19.4 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 Rowant Church of England Primary School and Bucklebury C.E. Primary School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Watlington and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School: 99. Bucklebury C.E. Primary School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School and Bucklebury C.E. Primary School rank in South East?
Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School is 2296th of 2,471 and Bucklebury C.E. Primary School is 2048th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).