Buckland Primary School vs Staines Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 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
Staines Preparatory School
Staines-Upon-Thames · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
202 students
| Measure | Buckland Primary School Staines, South East | Staines Preparatory School Staines-Upon-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1938 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #11645 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 399 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 399 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 54% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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-Upon-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bucklandprimary.surrey.sch.uk | www.stainesprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Buckland Primary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 202.
- •Buckland Primary School is a local authority school while Staines Preparatory School is a independent 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 Staines Preparatory 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 Staines Preparatory School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Staines and Staines-Upon-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckland Primary School: 399. Staines Preparatory School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckland Primary School and Staines Preparatory School rank in South East?
Buckland Primary School is 1938th of 2,471 and Staines Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).