Burford School vs Great Marlow School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burford School
Marlow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
Great Marlow School
Marlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,395 students
| Measure | Burford School Marlow, South East | Great Marlow School Marlow, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #267 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #1416 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | – | 1,395 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 1,395 |
| Free school meals | – | 17% |
| Capacity filled | – | 118.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.6 |
| town | Marlow | Marlow |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burfordschool.co.uk | www.gms.bucks.sch.uk |
The verdict
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 Great Marlow 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 Great Marlow School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Marlow and Marlow in South East.
How do Burford School and Great Marlow School rank in South East?
Burford School is unranked and Great Marlow School is 267th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).