Bourton Meadow Academy vs Buckingham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 889 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bourton Meadow Academy
Buckingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
571 students
Buckingham School
Buckingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,110 students
| Measure | Bourton Meadow Academy Buckingham, South East | Buckingham School Buckingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #754 of 2,471 | #454 of 679 |
| National rank | #4083 of 15,697 | #2830 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 571 | 1,110 |
| Pupils on roll | 571 | 1,110 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.7 |
| town | Buckingham | Buckingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bourtonmeadow.co.uk/ | www.buckinghamschool.org |
The verdict
- •Bourton Meadow Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 32.5).
- •Buckingham School is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 571.
- •Bourton Meadow Academy is a academy school while Buckingham 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 Bourton Meadow Academy better than Buckingham School?
On the Success Index (England), Bourton Meadow Academy ranks higher (69.0 vs 32.5 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 Bourton Meadow Academy and Buckingham School?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Buckingham and Buckingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bourton Meadow Academy: 571. Buckingham School: 1,110. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bourton Meadow Academy and Buckingham School rank in South East?
Bourton Meadow Academy is 754th of 2,471 and Buckingham School is 454th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).