Buckingham School vs George Grenville Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 150 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckingham School
Buckingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,110 students
George Grenville Academy
Buckingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
186 students
| Measure | Buckingham School Buckingham, South East | George Grenville Academy Buckingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #454 of 679 | #2278 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2830 of 4,090 | #13948 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,110 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,110 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 76.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | – |
| town | Buckingham | Buckingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.buckinghamschool.org | www.georgegrenville.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Buckingham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.5 vs 20.2).
- •Buckingham School is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 186.
- •Buckingham School is a local authority school while George Grenville Academy 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 Buckingham School better than George Grenville Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Buckingham School ranks higher (32.5 vs 20.2 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 School and George Grenville Academy?
About 150 m in a straight line, between Buckingham and Buckingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckingham School: 1,110. George Grenville Academy: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckingham School and George Grenville Academy rank in South East?
Buckingham School is 454th of 679 and George Grenville Academy is 2278th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).