Buckland Primary School vs Riverbridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
Riverbridge Primary School
Staines · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
687 students
| Measure | Buckland Primary School Staines, South East | Riverbridge Primary School Staines, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1938 of 2,471 | #1914 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11645 of 15,697 | #11474 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 399 | 687 |
| Pupils on roll | 399 | 687 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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.riverbridgeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (32.9 vs 33.8).
- •Riverbridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 51%).
- •Buckland Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Riverbridge Primary School is the larger school with 687 students compared with 399.
- •Buckland Primary School is a local authority school while Riverbridge 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 Riverbridge Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buckland Primary School and Riverbridge Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Staines and Staines in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckland Primary School: 399. Riverbridge Primary School: 687. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckland Primary School and Riverbridge Primary School rank in South East?
Buckland Primary School is 1938th of 2,471 and Riverbridge Primary School is 1914th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).