Buckland Primary School vs Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckland Primary School
Staines · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
399 students
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School
Staines · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
236 students
| Measure | Buckland Primary School Staines, South East | Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School Staines, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1938 of 2,471 | #50 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11645 of 15,697 | #192 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 399 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 399 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 4.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 25% |
| 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 | Staines | Staines |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bucklandprimary.surrey.sch.uk | www.olrs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.6 vs 32.9).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 51%).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 7%).
- •Buckland Primary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 236.
- •Buckland Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady of the Rosary Primary 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 Buckland Primary School better than Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School ranks higher (96.6 vs 32.9 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 Primary School and Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Staines and Staines in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckland Primary School: 399. Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckland Primary School and Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School rank in South East?
Buckland Primary School is 1938th of 2,471 and Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School is 50th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).