Hornton Primary School vs Shenington Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hornton Primary School
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
109 students
Shenington Church of England Primary School
Shenington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
84 students
| Measure | Hornton Primary School Banbury, South East | Shenington Church of England Primary School Shenington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #599 of 2,471 | #500 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3256 of 15,697 | #2691 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 109 | 84 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 84 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 50% |
| 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 | Shenington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.horntonprimaryschool.co.uk | www.shenington.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Shenington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.8 vs 73.5).
- •Hornton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 67%).
- •Shenington Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (50% vs 13%).
- •Hornton Primary School is the larger school with 109 students compared with 84.
- •Hornton Primary School is a academy school while Shenington Church of England 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 Hornton Primary School better than Shenington Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shenington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 73.5 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 Hornton Primary School and Shenington Church of England Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Shenington in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hornton Primary School: 109. Shenington Church of England Primary School: 84. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hornton Primary School and Shenington Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Hornton Primary School is 599th of 2,471 and Shenington Church of England Primary School is 500th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).