Burford School vs Frieth Church of England Combined School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burford School
Marlow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
Frieth Church of England Combined School
Henley-on-Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
| Measure | Burford School Marlow, South East | Frieth Church of England Combined School Henley-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #798 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #4412 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 185 |
| Free school meals | – | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | – | 125% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Marlow | Henley-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burfordschool.co.uk | www.friethschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Burford School is a academy school while Frieth Church of England Combined 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 School better than Frieth Church of England Combined School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burford School and Frieth Church of England Combined School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Marlow and Henley-on-Thames in South East.
How do Burford School and Frieth Church of England Combined School rank in South East?
Burford School is unranked and Frieth Church of England Combined School is 798th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).