The Aylesbury Vale Academy vs Thomas Hickman School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Aylesbury Vale Academy
Aylesbury · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,857 students
Thomas Hickman School
Aylesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
500 students
| Measure | The Aylesbury Vale Academy Aylesbury, South East | Thomas Hickman School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #361 of 679 | #2075 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2126 of 4,090 | #12644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,857 | 500 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,857 | 500 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 37.9% |
| Capacity filled | 129% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | 21.4 | – |
| town | Aylesbury | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.theacademy.me | www.thomashickman.bucks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Aylesbury Vale Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.8 vs 27.9).
- •The Aylesbury Vale Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 52%).
- •The Aylesbury Vale Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •The Aylesbury Vale Academy is the larger school with 1,857 students compared with 500.
- •The Aylesbury Vale Academy is a academy school while Thomas Hickman 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 The Aylesbury Vale Academy better than Thomas Hickman School?
On the Success Index (England), The Aylesbury Vale Academy ranks higher (46.8 vs 27.9 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 The Aylesbury Vale Academy and Thomas Hickman School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Aylesbury Vale Academy: 1,857. Thomas Hickman School: 500. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Aylesbury Vale Academy and Thomas Hickman School rank in South East?
The Aylesbury Vale Academy is 361st of 679 and Thomas Hickman School is 2075th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).