Barton Farm Primary Academy vs St Bede Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Farm Primary Academy
Winchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
345 students
St Bede Church of England Primary School
Winchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
| Measure | Barton Farm Primary Academy Winchester, South East | St Bede Church of England Primary School Winchester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #805 of 2,471 | #289 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4469 of 15,697 | #1410 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 345 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 345 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| 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 | Winchester | Winchester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | bartonfarmacademy.co.uk/ | www.stbedewinchester.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.2 vs 67.0).
- •St Bede Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 345.
- •Barton Farm Primary Academy is a academy school while St Bede Church of England Primary 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 Barton Farm Primary Academy better than St Bede Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede Church of England Primary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 67.0 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 Barton Farm Primary Academy and St Bede Church of England Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barton Farm Primary Academy: 345. St Bede Church of England Primary School: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton Farm Primary Academy and St Bede Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Barton Farm Primary Academy is 805th of 2,471 and St Bede Church of England Primary School is 289th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).