St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Bicester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
598 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Bicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
217 students
| Measure | St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Bicester, South East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1059 of 2,471 | #659 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5972 of 15,697 | #3571 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 598 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 598 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 68.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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 | Bicester | Bicester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-edburgs.oxon.sch.uk | www.st-marys-bicester.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 59.4).
- •St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 217.
- •St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester is a academy 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 St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester ranks higher (71.8 vs 59.4 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 St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bicester and Bicester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School: 598. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester rank in South East?
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School is 1059th of 2,471 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester is 659th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).