Fringford Church of England Primary School vs Southwold Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fringford Church of England Primary School
Bicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
82 students
Southwold Primary School
Bicester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
315 students
| Measure | Fringford Church of England Primary School Bicester, South East | Southwold Primary School Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1047 of 2,471 | #1174 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5939 of 15,697 | #6589 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 82 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 315 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 13% |
| 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 | Bicester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fringford.oxon.sch.uk | www.southwoldschool.org |
The verdict
- •Fringford Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 56.5).
- •Fringford Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 60%).
- •Southwold Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Southwold Primary School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 82.
- •Fringford Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Southwold Primary 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 Fringford Church of England Primary School better than Southwold Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fringford Church of England Primary School ranks higher (59.5 vs 56.5 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 Fringford Church of England Primary School and Southwold Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Bicester and Bicester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fringford Church of England Primary School: 82. Southwold Primary School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fringford Church of England Primary School and Southwold Primary School rank in South East?
Fringford Church of England Primary School is 1047th of 2,471 and Southwold Primary School is 1174th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).