Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School vs Middle Barton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.7 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
Middle Barton Primary School
Chipping Norton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
106 students
| Measure | Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School Bicester, South East | Middle Barton Primary School Chipping Norton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #187 of 2,471 | #750 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #886 of 15,697 | #4068 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 194 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 1.5% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 60.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 17% |
| 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 | Bicester | Chipping Norton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dr-radcliffes.org.uk/ | www.middlebartonschool.org |
The verdict
- •Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.3 vs 69.1).
- •Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 67%).
- •Middle Barton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 13%).
- •Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 106.
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 Middle Barton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (89.3 vs 69.1 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 Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School and Middle Barton Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bicester and Chipping Norton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School: 194. Middle Barton Primary School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School and Middle Barton Primary School rank in South East?
Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School is 187th of 2,471 and Middle Barton Primary School is 750th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).