Aureus Primary School vs Didcot Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 980 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aureus Primary School
Didcot · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
Didcot Girls' School
Didcot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,633 students
| Measure | Aureus Primary School Didcot, South East | Didcot Girls' School Didcot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #323 of 2,471 | #81 of 679 |
| National rank | #1626 of 15,697 | #281 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 450 | 1,633 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 1,633 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 72.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.8 |
| town | Didcot | Didcot |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | aureusprimaryschool.org/ | www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Didcot Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 83.5).
- •Didcot Girls' School is the larger school with 1,633 students compared with 450.
- •Aureus Primary School is co-educational and Didcot Girls' School is girls.
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 Aureus Primary School better than Didcot Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), Didcot Girls' School ranks higher (89.5 vs 83.5 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 Aureus Primary School and Didcot Girls' School?
About 980 m in a straight line, between Didcot and Didcot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aureus Primary School: 450. Didcot Girls' School: 1,633. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aureus Primary School and Didcot Girls' School rank in South East?
Aureus Primary School is 323rd of 2,471 and Didcot Girls' School is 81st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).