Gagle Brook Primary School vs King's Meadow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gagle Brook Primary School
Bicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
183 students
King's Meadow Primary School
Bicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | Gagle Brook Primary School Bicester, South East | King's Meadow Primary School Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1975 of 2,471 | #1228 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11957 of 15,697 | #6958 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 183 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 10% |
| 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.gaglebrook.org.uk/ | www.kings-meadow.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •King's Meadow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 31.4).
- •King's Meadow Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 47%).
- •King's Meadow Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •King's Meadow Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 183.
- •Gagle Brook Primary School is a academy school while King's Meadow 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Gagle Brook Primary School better than King's Meadow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), King's Meadow Primary School ranks higher (54.7 vs 31.4 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 Gagle Brook Primary School and King's Meadow Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bicester and Bicester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gagle Brook Primary School: 183. King's Meadow Primary School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gagle Brook Primary School and King's Meadow Primary School rank in South East?
Gagle Brook Primary School is 1975th of 2,471 and King's Meadow Primary School is 1228th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).