St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester vs St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 52 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Bicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
217 students
St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School
Maidenhead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
217 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester Bicester, South East | St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #659 of 2,471 | #375 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3571 of 15,697 | #1900 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 217 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 68.9% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| 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 | Maidenhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-marys-bicester.oxon.sch.uk | www.stnicolastaplow.com |
The verdict
- •St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.7 vs 71.8).
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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester better than St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School ranks higher (81.7 vs 71.8 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester and St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Bicester and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester: 217. St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester and St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School rank in South East?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester is 659th of 2,471 and St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School is 375th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).