Ickford School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ickford School
Aylesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame
Thame · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
| Measure | Ickford School Aylesbury, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame Thame, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 2,471 | #988 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #57 of 15,697 | #5510 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 138 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 32% | 13% |
| 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 | Aylesbury | Thame |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ickford.org.uk/ | www.st-josephs.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ickford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.7 vs 61.7).
- •Ickford School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 63%).
- •Ickford School does better on ks2: higher standard (32% vs 13%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame is the larger school with 162 students compared with 138.
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 Ickford School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame?
On the Success Index (England), Ickford School ranks higher (98.7 vs 61.7 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 Ickford School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Thame in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ickford School: 138. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ickford School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame rank in South East?
Ickford School is 18th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame is 988th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).