Glory Farm Primary School vs Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glory Farm Primary School
Bicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
331 students
Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School
Bicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
150 students
| Measure | Glory Farm Primary School Bicester, South East | Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1880 of 2,471 | #1038 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11268 of 15,697 | #5844 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 331 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 331 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| 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.gloryfarmschool.co.uk | www.marshgibbon.bucks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 34.8).
- •Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 55%).
- •Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Glory Farm Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 150.
- •Glory Farm Primary School is a academy school while Marsh Gibbon 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 Glory Farm Primary School better than Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 34.8 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 Glory Farm Primary School and Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Bicester and Bicester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glory Farm Primary School: 331. Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glory Farm Primary School and Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Glory Farm Primary School is 1880th of 2,471 and Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School is 1038th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).