Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School vs Heyford Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School
Bicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
Heyford Park School
Bicester · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
700 students
| Measure | Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School Bicester, South East | Heyford Park School Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #187 of 2,471 | #288 of 679 |
| National rank | #886 of 15,697 | #1549 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 194 | 700 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 700 |
| Free school meals | 1.5% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 22% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bicester | Bicester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dr-radcliffes.org.uk/ | heyfordparkschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.3 vs 58.8).
- •Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 68%).
- •Heyford Park School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 13%).
- •Heyford Park School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 194.
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 Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School better than Heyford Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (89.3 vs 58.8 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 Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School and Heyford Park School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Bicester and Bicester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School: 194. Heyford Park School: 700. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School and Heyford Park School rank in South East?
Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School is 187th of 2,471 and Heyford Park School is 288th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).