Bruern Abbey School vs St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Bicester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
598 students
| Measure | Bruern Abbey School Bicester, South East | St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #675 of 679 | #1059 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4023 of 4,090 | #5972 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–17 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 214 | 598 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 598 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71.3% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 26.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bicester | Bicester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bruernabbey.org | www.st-edburgs.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 6.5).
- •St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 214.
- •Bruern Abbey School is a independent school while St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School is a local authority 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 St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School ranks higher (59.4 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 St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bicester and Bicester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bruern Abbey School: 214. St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School: 598. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bruern Abbey School and St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School rank in South East?
Bruern Abbey School is 675th of 679 and St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School is 1059th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).