Bucklebury C.E. Primary School vs Francis Baily Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
99 students
Francis Baily Primary School
Thatcham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
491 students
| Measure | Bucklebury C.E. Primary School Reading, South East | Francis Baily Primary School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2048 of 2,471 | #1775 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12530 of 15,697 | #10585 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 99 | 491 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 491 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Reading | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bucklebury.w-berks.sch.uk | www.francisbaily.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Francis Baily Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.0 vs 28.4).
- •Francis Baily Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 53%).
- •Francis Baily Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Francis Baily Primary School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 99.
- •Bucklebury C.E. Primary School is a local authority school while Francis Baily 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 Bucklebury C.E. Primary School better than Francis Baily Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Francis Baily Primary School ranks higher (38.0 vs 28.4 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 Bucklebury C.E. Primary School and Francis Baily Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Reading and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School: 99. Francis Baily Primary School: 491. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bucklebury C.E. Primary School and Francis Baily Primary School rank in South East?
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School is 2048th of 2,471 and Francis Baily Primary School is 1775th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).