Padbury Church of England School vs Thornborough Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.7 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
Thornborough Infant School
Buckingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
31 students
| Measure | Padbury Church of England School Buckingham, South East | Thornborough Infant School Buckingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #151 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #643 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 104 | 31 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 31 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 68.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| 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.thornborough.bucks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (91.4 vs 91.7).
- •Padbury Church of England School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 31.
- •Padbury Church of England School is a academy school while Thornborough Infant 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 Thornborough Infant 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 Padbury Church of England School and Thornborough Infant School?
About 3.7 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. Thornborough Infant School: 31. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Padbury Church of England School and Thornborough Infant School rank in South East?
Padbury Church of England School is 151st of 2,471 and Thornborough Infant School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).