Broughton Junior School vs St Edward's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 667 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broughton Junior School
Aylesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
250 students
St Edward's Catholic Junior School
Aylesbury · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
256 students
| Measure | Broughton Junior School Aylesbury, South East | St Edward's Catholic Junior School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #668 of 2,471 | #672 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3619 of 15,697 | #3634 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 250 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 250 | 256 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.2% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 9% |
| 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 | Aylesbury | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.broughton.bucks.sch.uk | www.stedwards.bucks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (71.5 vs 71.5).
- •Broughton Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 80%).
- •St Edward's Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •St Edward's Catholic Junior School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 250.
- •Broughton Junior School is a local authority school while St Edward's Catholic Junior 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 Broughton Junior School better than St Edward's Catholic Junior 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 Broughton Junior School and St Edward's Catholic Junior School?
About 667 m in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broughton Junior School: 250. St Edward's Catholic Junior School: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broughton Junior School and St Edward's Catholic Junior School rank in South East?
Broughton Junior School is 668th of 2,471 and St Edward's Catholic Junior School is 672nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).