Burford School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.6 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
Carterton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
107 students
| Measure | Burford School Burford, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton Carterton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #169 of 679 | #2352 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #695 of 4,090 | #14561 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,452 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,452 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.7% | 51% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.54 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.6 | – |
| town | Burford | Carterton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burford.oxon.sch.uk | www.stjosephsprimarycarterton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Burford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 16.1).
- •Burford School is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 107.
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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton?
On the Success Index (England), Burford School ranks higher (77.7 vs 16.1 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 School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Burford and Carterton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burford School: 1,452. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burford School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton rank in South East?
Burford School is 169th of 679 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton is 2352nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).