North Marston Church of England School vs Whitchurch Combined School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.3 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
Whitchurch Combined School
Aylesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | North Marston Church of England School Buckingham, South East | Whitchurch Combined School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2059 of 2,471 | #535 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12559 of 15,697 | #2894 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 90 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.northmarston.bucks.sch.uk | www.whitchurchcombined.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Whitchurch Combined School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.6 vs 28.3).
- •Whitchurch Combined School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 53%).
- •Whitchurch Combined School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Whitchurch Combined School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 90.
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 Whitchurch Combined School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitchurch Combined School ranks higher (75.6 vs 28.3 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 North Marston Church of England School and Whitchurch Combined School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Marston Church of England School: 90. Whitchurch Combined School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Marston Church of England School and Whitchurch Combined School rank in South East?
North Marston Church of England School is 2059th of 2,471 and Whitchurch Combined School is 535th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).