Buckland Church of England Primary School vs Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.5 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
Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School
Faringdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
| Measure | Buckland Church of England Primary School Faringdon, South East | Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School Faringdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #602 of 2,471 | #2246 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3271 of 15,697 | #13738 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 111 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 111 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 2.7% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 50% |
| 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 | Faringdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bucklandprimaryschool.org.uk | www.stanford.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Buckland Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.4 vs 21.6).
- •Buckland Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 50%).
- •Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 111.
- •Buckland Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Stanford In the Vale CofE 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 Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckland Church of England Primary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 21.6 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 Buckland Church of England Primary School and Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Faringdon and Faringdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckland Church of England Primary School: 111. Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckland Church of England Primary School and Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Buckland Church of England Primary School is 602nd of 2,471 and Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School is 2246th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).