Five Acres Primary School vs Whitelands Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Five Acres Primary School
Bicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
315 students
Whitelands Academy
Bicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
565 students
| Measure | Five Acres Primary School Bicester, South East | Whitelands Academy Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1664 of 2,471 | #250 of 679 |
| National rank | #9883 of 15,697 | #1293 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 315 | 565 |
| Pupils on roll | 315 | 565 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 75% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bicester | Bicester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fiveacres.org.uk | www.whitelandsacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Whitelands Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 41.2).
- •Whitelands Academy is the larger school with 565 students compared with 315.
- •Five Acres Primary School is a local authority school while Whitelands 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 Five Acres Primary School better than Whitelands Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Whitelands Academy ranks higher (64.1 vs 41.2 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 Five Acres Primary School and Whitelands Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Bicester and Bicester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Five Acres Primary School: 315. Whitelands Academy: 565. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Five Acres Primary School and Whitelands Academy rank in South East?
Five Acres Primary School is 1664th of 2,471 and Whitelands Academy is 250th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).