Padbury Church of England School vs Sir Thomas Fremantle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Padbury Church of England School
Buckingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Sir Thomas Fremantle School
Winslow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
681 students
| Measure | Padbury Church of England School Buckingham, South East | Sir Thomas Fremantle School Winslow, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #151 of 2,471 | #444 of 679 |
| National rank | #643 of 15,697 | #2779 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 104 | 681 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 681 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Buckingham | Winslow |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.padburyschool.co.uk | www.sirthomasfremantle.org/ |
The verdict
- •Padbury Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.4 vs 33.3).
- •Sir Thomas Fremantle School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 104.
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 Padbury Church of England School better than Sir Thomas Fremantle School?
On the Success Index (England), Padbury Church of England School ranks higher (91.4 vs 33.3 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 Padbury Church of England School and Sir Thomas Fremantle School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Winslow in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Padbury Church of England School: 104. Sir Thomas Fremantle School: 681. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Padbury Church of England School and Sir Thomas Fremantle School rank in South East?
Padbury Church of England School is 151st of 2,471 and Sir Thomas Fremantle School is 444th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).