Bearbrook Combined School vs Thomas Hickman School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 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
Thomas Hickman School
Aylesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
500 students
| Measure | Bearbrook Combined School Aylesbury, South East | Thomas Hickman School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2267 of 2,471 | #2075 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13893 of 15,697 | #12644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 498 | 500 |
| Pupils on roll | 498 | 500 |
| Free school meals | 32.3% | 37.9% |
| Capacity filled | 118.6% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 6% |
| 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.thomashickman.bucks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thomas Hickman School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.9 vs 20.5).
- •Thomas Hickman School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 45%).
- •Thomas Hickman School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Thomas Hickman School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 498.
- •Bearbrook Combined School is a academy school while Thomas Hickman 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 Thomas Hickman School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Hickman School ranks higher (27.9 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 Thomas Hickman School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bearbrook Combined School: 498. Thomas Hickman School: 500. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bearbrook Combined School and Thomas Hickman School rank in South East?
Bearbrook Combined School is 2267th of 2,471 and Thomas Hickman School is 2075th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).