Carrington Junior School vs E-Act Bourne End Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrington Junior School
High Wycombe · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
231 students
E-Act Bourne End Academy
Bourne End · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
707 students
| Measure | Carrington Junior School High Wycombe, South East | E-Act Bourne End Academy Bourne End, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1535 of 2,471 | #556 of 679 |
| National rank | #8928 of 15,697 | #3455 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 231 | 707 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 707 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | 20.3 |
| town | High Wycombe | Bourne End |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.carringtonjs.co.uk | bourneendacademy.e-act.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Carrington Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.7 vs 21.1).
- •E-Act Bourne End Academy is the larger school with 707 students compared with 231.
- •Carrington Junior School is a local authority school while E-Act Bourne End Academy is a academy 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 Carrington Junior School better than E-Act Bourne End Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Carrington Junior School ranks higher (45.7 vs 21.1 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 Carrington Junior School and E-Act Bourne End Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between High Wycombe and Bourne End in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carrington Junior School: 231. E-Act Bourne End Academy: 707. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carrington Junior School and E-Act Bourne End Academy rank in South East?
Carrington Junior School is 1535th of 2,471 and E-Act Bourne End Academy is 556th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).