Bearbrook Combined School vs Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bearbrook Combined School
Aylesbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
498 students
Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School
Aylesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
| Measure | Bearbrook Combined School Aylesbury, South East | Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2267 of 2,471 | #1311 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13893 of 15,697 | #7467 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 498 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 498 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 32.3% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 118.6% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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 | Aylesbury | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bearbrookschool.co.uk/ | www.buckinghampark.org |
The verdict
- •Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.4 vs 20.5).
- •Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 45%).
- •Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Bearbrook Combined School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 447.
- •Bearbrook Combined School is a academy school while Buckingham Park 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 Bearbrook Combined School better than Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School ranks higher (52.4 vs 20.5 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 Bearbrook Combined School and Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bearbrook Combined School: 498. Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bearbrook Combined School and Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Bearbrook Combined School is 2267th of 2,471 and Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School is 1311th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).