Gagle Brook Primary School vs The Cooper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 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
The Cooper School
Bicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,118 students
| Measure | Gagle Brook Primary School Bicester, South East | The Cooper School Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1975 of 2,471 | #357 of 679 |
| National rank | #11957 of 15,697 | #2079 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 183 | 1,118 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 1,118 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.0 |
| town | Bicester | Bicester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gaglebrook.org.uk/ | www.thecooperschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Cooper School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.9 vs 31.4).
- •The Cooper School is the larger school with 1,118 students compared with 183.
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 Gagle Brook Primary School better than The Cooper School?
On the Success Index (England), The Cooper School ranks higher (47.9 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 The Cooper School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bicester and Bicester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gagle Brook Primary School: 183. The Cooper School: 1,118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gagle Brook Primary School and The Cooper School rank in South East?
Gagle Brook Primary School is 1975th of 2,471 and The Cooper School is 357th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).