Monks Risborough CofE Primary School vs Princes Risborough School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monks Risborough CofE Primary School
Princes Risborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
Princes Risborough School
Princes Risborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,083 students
| Measure | Monks Risborough CofE Primary School Princes Risborough, South East | Princes Risborough School Princes Risborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1446 of 2,471 | #427 of 679 |
| National rank | #8345 of 15,697 | #2679 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 216 | 1,083 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 1,083 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.2 |
| town | Princes Risborough | Princes Risborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | mrisborough.bucks.sch.uk | www.princesrisborough.bucks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Monks Risborough CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.4 vs 35.4).
- •Princes Risborough School is the larger school with 1,083 students compared with 216.
- •Monks Risborough CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Princes Risborough School is a academy 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 Monks Risborough CofE Primary School better than Princes Risborough School?
On the Success Index (England), Monks Risborough CofE Primary School ranks higher (48.4 vs 35.4 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 Monks Risborough CofE Primary School and Princes Risborough School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Princes Risborough and Princes Risborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Monks Risborough CofE Primary School: 216. Princes Risborough School: 1,083. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monks Risborough CofE Primary School and Princes Risborough School rank in South East?
Monks Risborough CofE Primary School is 1446th of 2,471 and Princes Risborough School is 427th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).