Bourton Meadow Academy vs Lace Hill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 992 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
Lace Hill Academy
Buckingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
218 students
| Measure | Bourton Meadow Academy Buckingham, South East | Lace Hill Academy Buckingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #754 of 2,471 | #1212 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4083 of 15,697 | #6841 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 571 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 571 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 0% |
| 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 | Buckingham | Buckingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bourtonmeadow.co.uk/ | www.lacehillacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bourton Meadow Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 55.3).
- •Lace Hill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 66%).
- •Bourton Meadow Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Bourton Meadow Academy is the larger school with 571 students compared with 218.
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 Lace Hill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bourton Meadow Academy ranks higher (69.0 vs 55.3 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 Lace Hill Academy?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Buckingham and Buckingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bourton Meadow Academy: 571. Lace Hill Academy: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bourton Meadow Academy and Lace Hill Academy rank in South East?
Bourton Meadow Academy is 754th of 2,471 and Lace Hill Academy is 1212th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).