Royal Latin School vs Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 6.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royal Latin School
Buckingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,326 students
Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School
Buckingham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
217 students
| Measure | Royal Latin School Buckingham, South East | Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School Buckingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 679 | #1716 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #46 of 4,090 | #10245 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,326 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,326 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 4.7% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 111.5% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 73.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 94.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.67 | – |
| A level points per entry | 45.7 | – |
| town | Buckingham | Buckingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.royallatin.org | www.steepleclaydonschool.com |
The verdict
- •Royal Latin School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.4 vs 39.6).
- •Royal Latin School is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 217.
- •Royal Latin 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 Royal Latin School better than Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School?
On the Success Index (England), Royal Latin School ranks higher (97.4 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 Royal Latin School and Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Buckingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Royal Latin School: 1,326. Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Royal Latin School and Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School rank in South East?
Royal Latin School is 13th of 679 and Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School is 1716th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).