John Hampden Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 52 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Hampden Primary School
Thame · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
451 students
| Measure | John Hampden Primary School Thame, South East | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 10% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #306 of 2,471 | #96 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1509 of 15,697 | #413 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 451 | 451 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 451 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 4.9% |
| Capacity filled | 107.9% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 21% |
| 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 | Thame | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk | www.stbedesprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 84.4).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 77%).
- •John Hampden Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 21%).
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 John Hampden Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (93.9 vs 84.4 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 John Hampden Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Thame and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Hampden Primary School: 451. St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Hampden Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
John Hampden Primary School is 306th of 2,471 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 96th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).