Padbury Church of England School vs Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.0 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
Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School
Buckingham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
217 students
| Measure | Padbury Church of England School Buckingham, South East | Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School Buckingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #151 of 2,471 | #1716 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #643 of 15,697 | #10245 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 104 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 3% |
| 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 | Buckingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.padburyschool.co.uk | www.steepleclaydonschool.com |
The verdict
- •Padbury Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.4 vs 39.6).
- •Padbury Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 62%).
- •Padbury Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 3%).
- •Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 104.
- •Padbury Church of England School is a academy school while Steeple Claydon School and Pre-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 Padbury Church of England School better than Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School?
On the Success Index (England), Padbury Church of England School ranks higher (91.4 vs 39.6 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 Padbury Church of England School and Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Buckingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Padbury Church of England School: 104. Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Padbury Church of England School and Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School rank in South East?
Padbury Church of England School is 151st of 2,471 and Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School is 1716th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).