Burford Primary School vs Carterton Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burford Primary School
Burford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
144 students
Carterton Community College
Carterton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
774 students
| Measure | Burford Primary School Burford, South East | Carterton Community College Carterton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1528 of 2,471 | #530 of 679 |
| National rank | #8850 of 15,697 | #3321 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 144 | 774 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 774 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 85.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 18.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 42.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | 14.6 |
| town | Burford | Carterton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burford-pri.oxon.sch.uk | www.cartertoncc.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.1 vs 23.0).
- •Carterton Community College is the larger school with 774 students compared with 144.
- •Burford Primary School is a academy school while Carterton Community College 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 Burford Primary School better than Carterton Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Burford Primary School ranks higher (46.1 vs 23.0 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 Burford Primary School and Carterton Community College?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Burford and Carterton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burford Primary School: 144. Carterton Community College: 774. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burford Primary School and Carterton Community College rank in South East?
Burford Primary School is 1528th of 2,471 and Carterton Community College is 530th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).