Aureus Primary School vs UTC Oxfordshire
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 594 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
UTC Oxfordshire
Didcot · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
316 students
| Measure | Aureus Primary School Didcot, South East | UTC Oxfordshire Didcot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #323 of 2,471 | #543 of 679 |
| National rank | #1626 of 15,697 | #3409 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 450 | 316 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 316 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 25.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 52.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | 21.6 |
| town | Didcot | Didcot |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | aureusprimaryschool.org/ | www.utcoxfordshire.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Aureus Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 21.7).
- •Aureus Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 316.
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 UTC Oxfordshire?
On the Success Index (England), Aureus Primary School ranks higher (83.5 vs 21.7 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 Aureus Primary School and UTC Oxfordshire?
About 594 m in a straight line, between Didcot and Didcot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aureus Primary School: 450. UTC Oxfordshire: 316. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aureus Primary School and UTC Oxfordshire rank in South East?
Aureus Primary School is 323rd of 2,471 and UTC Oxfordshire is 543rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).