Lace Hill Academy vs Padbury Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lace Hill Academy
Buckingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
218 students
Padbury Church of England School
Buckingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Lace Hill Academy Buckingham, South East | Padbury Church of England School Buckingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1212 of 2,471 | #151 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6841 of 15,697 | #643 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 218 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 25% |
| 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 | Buckingham | Buckingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lacehillacademy.co.uk | www.padburyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Padbury Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.4 vs 55.3).
- •Padbury Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 76%).
- •Padbury Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 0%).
- •Lace Hill Academy is the larger school with 218 students compared with 104.
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 Lace Hill Academy better than Padbury Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Padbury Church of England School ranks higher (91.4 vs 55.3 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 Lace Hill Academy and Padbury Church of England School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Buckingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lace Hill Academy: 218. Padbury Church of England School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lace Hill Academy and Padbury Church of England School rank in South East?
Lace Hill Academy is 1212th of 2,471 and Padbury Church of England School is 151st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).