Aureus Primary School vs Northbourne Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km 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
Northbourne Church of England Primary School
Didcot · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
343 students
| Measure | Aureus Primary School Didcot, South East | Northbourne Church of England Primary School Didcot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #323 of 2,471 | #1198 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1626 of 15,697 | #6780 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 450 | 343 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 343 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 22% |
| 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 | Didcot | Didcot |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | aureusprimaryschool.org/ | www.northbourne.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Aureus Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 55.6).
- •Aureus Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 56%).
- •Northbourne Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 13%).
- •Aureus Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 343.
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 Northbourne Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Aureus Primary School ranks higher (83.5 vs 55.6 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 Northbourne Church of England Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Didcot and Didcot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aureus Primary School: 450. Northbourne Church of England Primary School: 343. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aureus Primary School and Northbourne Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Aureus Primary School is 323rd of 2,471 and Northbourne Church of England Primary School is 1198th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).