Buckingham School vs Padbury Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.7 km 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
Padbury Church of England School
Buckingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Buckingham School Buckingham, South East | Padbury Church of England School Buckingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #454 of 679 | #151 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2830 of 4,090 | #643 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,110 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,110 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| 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.padburyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Padbury Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.4 vs 32.5).
- •Buckingham School is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 104.
- •Buckingham School is a local authority school while Padbury Church of England 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 Buckingham School better than Padbury Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Padbury Church of England School ranks higher (91.4 vs 32.5 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 Buckingham School and Padbury Church of England School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Buckingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckingham School: 1,110. Padbury Church of England School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckingham School and Padbury Church of England School rank in South East?
Buckingham School is 454th of 679 and Padbury Church of England School is 151st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).