Buckingham Park Primary School vs Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 79 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckingham Park Primary School
Shoreham-by-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
442 students
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Gravesend · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
| Measure | Buckingham Park Primary School Shoreham-by-Sea, South East | Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1599 of 2,471 | #1503 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9362 of 15,697 | #8639 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 442 | 442 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 442 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 72.5% | 116.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Shoreham-by-Sea | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.buckinghamparkschool.co.uk | www.cecilroad.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 43.6).
- •Buckingham Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 61%).
- •Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
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 Buckingham Park Primary School better than Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (47.1 vs 43.6 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 Buckingham Park Primary School and Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Shoreham-by-Sea and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckingham Park Primary School: 442. Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School: 442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckingham Park Primary School and Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Buckingham Park Primary School is 1599th of 2,471 and Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School is 1503rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).