Graven Hill Primary School vs St Edburg's Church of England (VA) 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.
Graven Hill Primary School
Ambrosden · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
147 students
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Bicester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
598 students
| Measure | Graven Hill Primary School Ambrosden, South East | St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 2,471 | #1059 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #447 of 15,697 | #5972 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 147 | 598 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 598 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 28.8% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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 | Ambrosden | Bicester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gravenhillprimary.school/ | www.st-edburgs.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Graven Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 59.4).
- •St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 147.
- •Graven Hill Primary School is a academy school while St Edburg's Church of England (VA) 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 Graven Hill Primary School better than St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School?
On the Success Index (England), Graven Hill Primary School ranks higher (93.5 vs 59.4 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 Graven Hill Primary School and St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ambrosden and Bicester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Graven Hill Primary School: 147. St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School: 598. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Graven Hill Primary School and St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School rank in South East?
Graven Hill Primary School is 109th of 2,471 and St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School is 1059th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).