Brailes Church of England Primary School vs Shipston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 5.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brailes Church of England Primary School
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
114 students
Shipston High School
Shipston-on-Stour · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
526 students
| Measure | Brailes Church of England Primary School Banbury, West Midlands | Shipston High School Shipston-on-Stour, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #593 of 1,690 | #181 of 493 |
| National rank | #6109 of 15,697 | #1944 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 114 | 526 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 526 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 70.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Banbury | Shipston-on-Stour |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.brailescofeprimary.org.uk | www.shipstonhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brailes Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 50.5).
- •Shipston High School is the larger school with 526 students compared with 114.
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 Brailes Church of England Primary School better than Shipston High School?
On the Success Index (England), Brailes Church of England Primary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 50.5 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 Brailes Church of England Primary School and Shipston High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Shipston-on-Stour in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brailes Church of England Primary School: 114. Shipston High School: 526. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brailes Church of England Primary School and Shipston High School rank in West Midlands?
Brailes Church of England Primary School is 593rd of 1,690 and Shipston High School is 181st of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).