Buckland Church of England Primary School vs Longworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckland Church of England Primary School
Faringdon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
111 students
Longworth Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
82 students
| Measure | Buckland Church of England Primary School Faringdon, South East | Longworth Primary School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #602 of 2,471 | #1292 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3271 of 15,697 | #7370 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 111 | 82 |
| Pupils on roll | 111 | 82 |
| Free school meals | 2.7% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Faringdon | Abingdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bucklandprimaryschool.org.uk | www.longworthprimaryschool.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Buckland Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.4 vs 52.9).
- •Buckland Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 75%).
- •Buckland Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 111 students compared with 82.
- •Buckland Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Longworth Primary 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 Buckland Church of England Primary School better than Longworth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckland Church of England Primary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 52.9 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 Buckland Church of England Primary School and Longworth Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Faringdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckland Church of England Primary School: 111. Longworth Primary School: 82. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckland Church of England Primary School and Longworth Primary School rank in South East?
Buckland Church of England Primary School is 602nd of 2,471 and Longworth Primary School is 1292nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).