Barley Hill Primary School vs Grovelands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barley Hill Primary School
Thame · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
482 students
Grovelands Primary School
Walton on Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
482 students
| Measure | Barley Hill Primary School Thame, South East | Grovelands Primary School Walton on Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1019 of 2,471 | #576 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5731 of 15,697 | #3105 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 482 | 482 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 482 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.5% | 114.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 17% |
| 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 | Thame | Walton on Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barley-hill.oxon.sch.uk | www.grovelands.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Grovelands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 60.6).
- •Grovelands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 68%).
- •Grovelands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 9%).
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 Barley Hill Primary School better than Grovelands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Grovelands Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 60.6 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 Barley Hill Primary School and Grovelands Primary School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Thame and Walton on Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley Hill Primary School: 482. Grovelands Primary School: 482. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley Hill Primary School and Grovelands Primary School rank in South East?
Barley Hill Primary School is 1019th of 2,471 and Grovelands Primary School is 576th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).