Buckingham Primary School vs Longfields Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckingham Primary School
Buckingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
354 students
Longfields Primary and Nursery School
Bicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
354 students
| Measure | Buckingham Primary School Buckingham, South East | Longfields Primary and Nursery School Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #779 of 2,471 | #2128 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4304 of 15,697 | #12994 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 354 | 354 |
| Pupils on roll | 354 | 354 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Buckingham | Bicester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.buckinghamprimary.com/ | longfields-primary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Buckingham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 26.0).
- •Buckingham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 47%).
- •Buckingham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% 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 Primary School better than Longfields Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckingham Primary School ranks higher (67.8 vs 26.0 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 Primary School and Longfields Primary and Nursery School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Bicester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckingham Primary School: 354. Longfields Primary and Nursery School: 354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckingham Primary School and Longfields Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Buckingham Primary School is 779th of 2,471 and Longfields Primary and Nursery School is 2128th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).