North Marston Church of England School vs Swanbourne House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Marston Church of England School
Buckingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
Swanbourne House School
Milton Keynes · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
295 students
| Measure | North Marston Church of England School Buckingham, South East | Swanbourne House School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #2059 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #12559 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 90 | 295 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 295 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.northmarston.bucks.sch.uk | www.swanbourne.org |
The verdict
- •Swanbourne House School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 90.
- •North Marston Church of England School is a local authority school while Swanbourne House School is a independent 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 North Marston Church of England School better than Swanbourne House School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are North Marston Church of England School and Swanbourne House School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Marston Church of England School: 90. Swanbourne House School: 295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Marston Church of England School and Swanbourne House School rank in South East?
North Marston Church of England School is 2059th of 2,471 and Swanbourne House School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).