The Bicester School vs Whitelands Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Bicester School
Bicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,176 students
Whitelands Academy
Bicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
565 students
| Measure | The Bicester School Bicester, South East | Whitelands Academy Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #264 of 679 | #250 of 679 |
| National rank | #1393 of 4,090 | #1293 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,176 | 565 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,176 | 565 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | 53.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.2% | 71.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.37 | 4.26 |
| A level points per entry | 30.3 | – |
| town | Bicester | Bicester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.thebicesterschool.org.uk | www.whitelandsacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Whitelands Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 61.7).
- •The Bicester School is the larger school with 1,176 students compared with 565.
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 Bicester School better than Whitelands Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Whitelands Academy ranks higher (64.1 vs 61.7 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 Bicester School and Whitelands Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bicester and Bicester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Bicester School: 1,176. Whitelands Academy: 565. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Bicester School and Whitelands Academy rank in South East?
The Bicester School is 264th of 679 and Whitelands Academy is 250th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).