Hardwick Primary School and Nursery vs Olney Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 45 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardwick Primary School and Nursery
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
249 students
Olney Infant Academy
Olney · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
249 students
| Measure | Hardwick Primary School and Nursery Banbury, South East | Olney Infant Academy Olney, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1336 of 2,471 | #294 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7672 of 15,697 | #1444 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 249 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 118.6% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Banbury | Olney |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hardwickschool.org | www.olneyinfantacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Olney Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 51.4).
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 Hardwick Primary School and Nursery better than Olney Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Olney Infant Academy ranks higher (84.9 vs 51.4 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 Hardwick Primary School and Nursery and Olney Infant Academy?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Olney in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hardwick Primary School and Nursery: 249. Olney Infant Academy: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hardwick Primary School and Nursery and Olney Infant Academy rank in South East?
Hardwick Primary School and Nursery is 1336th of 2,471 and Olney Infant Academy is 294th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).