Finmere Church of England Primary School vs St James and St John CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finmere Church of England Primary School
Buckingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
45 students
St James and St John CofE Primary School
Buckingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
| Measure | Finmere Church of England Primary School Buckingham, South East | St James and St John CofE Primary School Buckingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #609 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #3318 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 45 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 45 | 144 |
| Free school meals | 4.5% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 19% |
| 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 | Buckingham | Buckingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.finmere.oxon.sch.uk/ | www.stjamesjohn.com |
The verdict
- •Finmere Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.8 vs 73.2).
- •Finmere Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 69%).
- •St James and St John CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 13%).
- •St James and St John CofE Primary School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 45.
- •Finmere Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St James and St John CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Finmere Church of England Primary School better than St James and St John CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Finmere Church of England Primary School ranks higher (90.8 vs 73.2 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 Finmere Church of England Primary School and St James and St John CofE Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Buckingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finmere Church of England Primary School: 45. St James and St John CofE Primary School: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finmere Church of England Primary School and St James and St John CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Finmere Church of England Primary School is unranked and St James and St John CofE Primary School is 609th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).