Burford School vs Carterton Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burford School
Burford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,452 students
Carterton Community College
Carterton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
774 students
| Measure | Burford School Burford, South East | Carterton Community College Carterton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #169 of 679 | #530 of 679 |
| National rank | #695 of 4,090 | #3321 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,452 | 774 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,452 | 774 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.7% | 85.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.4 | 33.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.6% | 18.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.8% | 42.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.54 | 3.07 |
| A level points per entry | 34.6 | 14.6 |
| town | Burford | Carterton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burford.oxon.sch.uk | www.cartertoncc.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 23.0).
- •Burford School is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 774.
- •Burford 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 School better than Carterton Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Burford School ranks higher (77.7 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 School and Carterton Community College?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Burford and Carterton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burford School: 1,452. Carterton Community College: 774. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burford School and Carterton Community College rank in South East?
Burford School is 169th of 679 and Carterton Community College is 530th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).