Olney Infant Academy vs Sherington Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olney Infant Academy
Olney · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
249 students
Sherington Church of England School
Newport Pagnell · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
21 students
| Measure | Olney Infant Academy Olney, South East | Sherington Church of England School Newport Pagnell, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #294 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #1444 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 249 | 21 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 21 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 38.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Olney | Newport Pagnell |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.olneyinfantacademy.co.uk | www.sheringtonceschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Olney Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 20.6).
- •Olney Infant Academy is the larger school with 249 students compared with 21.
- •Olney Infant Academy is a academy school while Sherington Church of England 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 Olney Infant Academy better than Sherington Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Olney Infant Academy ranks higher (84.9 vs 20.6 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 Olney Infant Academy and Sherington Church of England School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Olney and Newport Pagnell in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Olney Infant Academy: 249. Sherington Church of England School: 21. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Olney Infant Academy and Sherington Church of England School rank in South East?
Olney Infant Academy is 294th of 2,471 and Sherington Church of England School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).