St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School vs Whitelands Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 310 m 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
Whitelands Academy
Bicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
565 students
| Measure | St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Bicester, South East | Whitelands Academy Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1059 of 2,471 | #250 of 679 |
| National rank | #5972 of 15,697 | #1293 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 598 | 565 |
| Pupils on roll | 598 | 565 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bicester | Bicester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-edburgs.oxon.sch.uk | www.whitelandsacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Whitelands Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 59.4).
- •St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 565.
- •St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School is a local authority school while Whitelands Academy 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 Whitelands Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Whitelands Academy ranks higher (64.1 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 Whitelands Academy?
About 310 m 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. Whitelands Academy: 565. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School and Whitelands Academy rank in South East?
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School is 1059th of 2,471 and Whitelands Academy is 250th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).