Brookside Primary School vs Glory Farm Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Primary School
Bicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
306 students
Glory Farm Primary School
Bicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
331 students
| Measure | Brookside Primary School Bicester, South East | Glory Farm Primary School Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1865 of 2,471 | #1880 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11135 of 15,697 | #11268 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 306 | 331 |
| Pupils on roll | 306 | 331 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 76.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 2% |
| 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 | Bicester | Bicester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brookside.oxon.sch.uk | www.gloryfarmschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (35.5 vs 34.8).
- •Brookside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 55%).
- •Brookside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Glory Farm Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 306.
- •Brookside Primary School is a local authority school while Glory Farm Primary School is a academy 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 Brookside Primary School better than Glory Farm Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brookside Primary School and Glory Farm Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bicester and Bicester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookside Primary School: 306. Glory Farm Primary School: 331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookside Primary School and Glory Farm Primary School rank in South East?
Brookside Primary School is 1865th of 2,471 and Glory Farm Primary School is 1880th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).