East Claydon Church of England School vs Grendon Underwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 6.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Claydon Church of England School
East Claydon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Grendon Underwood School
Aylesbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
188 students
| Measure | East Claydon Church of England School East Claydon, South East | Grendon Underwood School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #259 of 2,471 | #737 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1235 of 15,697 | #3983 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 104 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 6% |
| 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 | East Claydon | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.eastclaydon.org.uk | gucs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •East Claydon Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.4 vs 69.6).
- •East Claydon Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 79%).
- •East Claydon Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 6%).
- •Grendon Underwood School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 104.
- •East Claydon Church of England School is a local authority school while Grendon Underwood School 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 East Claydon Church of England School better than Grendon Underwood School?
On the Success Index (England), East Claydon Church of England School ranks higher (86.4 vs 69.6 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 East Claydon Church of England School and Grendon Underwood School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between East Claydon and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Claydon Church of England School: 104. Grendon Underwood School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Claydon Church of England School and Grendon Underwood School rank in South East?
East Claydon Church of England School is 259th of 2,471 and Grendon Underwood School is 737th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).