Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School vs The Aylesbury Vale Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School
Aylesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
537 students
The Aylesbury Vale Academy
Aylesbury · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,857 students
| Measure | Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School Aylesbury, South East | The Aylesbury Vale Academy Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2134 of 2,471 | #361 of 679 |
| National rank | #13023 of 15,697 | #2126 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 537 | 1,857 |
| Pupils on roll | 537 | 1,857 |
| Free school meals | 33.2% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 129% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | 21.4 |
| town | Aylesbury | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.haydonabbeyschoolandpreschool.co.uk | www.theacademy.me |
The verdict
- •The Aylesbury Vale Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.8 vs 25.8).
- •The Aylesbury Vale Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 58%).
- •The Aylesbury Vale Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •The Aylesbury Vale Academy is the larger school with 1,857 students compared with 537.
- •Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School is a local authority school while The Aylesbury Vale Academy is a academy 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 Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School better than The Aylesbury Vale Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Aylesbury Vale Academy ranks higher (46.8 vs 25.8 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 Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School and The Aylesbury Vale Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School: 537. The Aylesbury Vale Academy: 1,857. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School and The Aylesbury Vale Academy rank in South East?
Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School is 2134th of 2,471 and The Aylesbury Vale Academy is 361st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).