Barley Hill Primary School vs Lord Williams's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
Lord Williams's School
Thame · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,259 students
| Measure | Barley Hill Primary School Thame, South East | Lord Williams's School Thame, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1019 of 2,471 | #259 of 679 |
| National rank | #5731 of 15,697 | #1338 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 482 | 2,259 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 2,259 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.5% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.0 |
| town | Thame | Thame |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barley-hill.oxon.sch.uk | www.lordwilliams.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lord Williams's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 60.6).
- •Lord Williams's School is the larger school with 2,259 students compared with 482.
- •Barley Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Lord Williams's 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 Barley Hill Primary School better than Lord Williams's School?
On the Success Index (England), Lord Williams's School ranks higher (63.1 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 Lord Williams's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Thame and Thame in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley Hill Primary School: 482. Lord Williams's School: 2,259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley Hill Primary School and Lord Williams's School rank in South East?
Barley Hill Primary School is 1019th of 2,471 and Lord Williams's School is 259th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).