Bourton Meadow Academy vs Royal Latin School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km 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
Royal Latin School
Buckingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,326 students
| Measure | Bourton Meadow Academy Buckingham, South East | Royal Latin School Buckingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #754 of 2,471 | #13 of 679 |
| National rank | #4083 of 15,697 | #46 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 571 | 1,326 |
| Pupils on roll | 571 | 1,326 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 111.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 73.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 94.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.7 |
| town | Buckingham | Buckingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bourtonmeadow.co.uk/ | www.royallatin.org |
The verdict
- •Royal Latin School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.4 vs 69.0).
- •Royal Latin School is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 571.
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 Royal Latin School?
On the Success Index (England), Royal Latin School ranks higher (97.4 vs 69.0 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 Bourton Meadow Academy and Royal Latin School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Buckingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bourton Meadow Academy: 571. Royal Latin School: 1,326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bourton Meadow Academy and Royal Latin School rank in South East?
Bourton Meadow Academy is 754th of 2,471 and Royal Latin School is 13th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).