Lace Hill Academy vs Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School
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.
Lace Hill Academy
Buckingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
218 students
Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School
Buckingham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
217 students
| Measure | Lace Hill Academy Buckingham, South East | Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School Buckingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1212 of 2,471 | #1716 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6841 of 15,697 | #10245 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 218 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.steepleclaydonschool.com |
The verdict
- •Lace Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.3 vs 39.6).
- •Lace Hill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 62%).
- •Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Lace Hill Academy is the larger school with 218 students compared with 217.
- •Lace Hill Academy is a academy school while Steeple Claydon School and Pre-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 Lace Hill Academy better than Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School?
On the Success Index (England), Lace Hill Academy ranks higher (55.3 vs 39.6 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 Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Buckingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lace Hill Academy: 218. Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lace Hill Academy and Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School rank in South East?
Lace Hill Academy is 1212th of 2,471 and Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School is 1716th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).