Brookside Primary School vs Launton Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.6 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
Launton Church of England Primary School
Bicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
136 students
| Measure | Brookside Primary School Bicester, South East | Launton Church of England Primary School Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1865 of 2,471 | #315 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11135 of 15,697 | #1563 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 306 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 306 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 17% |
| 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.launtonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Launton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 35.5).
- •Launton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 58%).
- •Launton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 3%).
- •Brookside Primary School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 136.
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 Launton Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Launton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (84.0 vs 35.5 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 Brookside Primary School and Launton Church of England Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bicester and Bicester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookside Primary School: 306. Launton Church of England Primary School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookside Primary School and Launton Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Brookside Primary School is 1865th of 2,471 and Launton Church of England Primary School is 315th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).