Burford Primary School vs St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.6 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
St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School
Carterton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
| Measure | Burford Primary School Burford, South East | St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School Carterton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1528 of 2,471 | #1275 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8850 of 15,697 | #7274 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 144 | 452 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 452 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Burford | Carterton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burford-pri.oxon.sch.uk | www.st-john.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.3 vs 46.1).
- •St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 50%).
- •Burford Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 144.
- •Burford Primary School is a academy school while St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School 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 St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 46.1 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 St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Burford and Carterton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burford Primary School: 144. St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School: 452. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burford Primary School and St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School rank in South East?
Burford Primary School is 1528th of 2,471 and St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School is 1275th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).