Brookside Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 150 m 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Bicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
217 students
| Measure | Brookside Primary School Bicester, South East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1865 of 2,471 | #659 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11135 of 15,697 | #3571 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 306 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 306 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 68.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.st-marys-bicester.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 35.5).
- •Brookside Primary School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 217.
- •Brookside Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester ranks higher (71.8 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester?
About 150 m in a straight line, between Bicester and Bicester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookside Primary School: 306. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookside Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester rank in South East?
Brookside Primary School is 1865th of 2,471 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester is 659th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).