Bruern Abbey School vs Heyford Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 6.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruern Abbey School
Bicester · Independent all-through · Ages 7–17
214 students
Heyford Park School
Bicester · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
700 students
| Measure | Bruern Abbey School Bicester, South East | Heyford Park School Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #675 of 679 | #288 of 679 |
| National rank | #4023 of 4,090 | #1549 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–17 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 214 | 700 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 700 |
| Free school meals | – | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 71.3% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 26.3 | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 35.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 57.6% |
| EBacc average points | 2.01 | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bicester | Bicester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bruernabbey.org | heyfordparkschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Heyford Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 6.5).
- •Heyford Park School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 214.
- •Bruern Abbey School is a independent school while Heyford Park 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 Bruern Abbey School better than Heyford Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Heyford Park School ranks higher (58.8 vs 6.5 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 Bruern Abbey School and Heyford Park School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Bicester and Bicester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bruern Abbey School: 214. Heyford Park School: 700. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bruern Abbey School and Heyford Park School rank in South East?
Bruern Abbey School is 675th of 679 and Heyford Park School is 288th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).