Aureus School vs Harwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aureus School
Didcot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
531 students
Harwell Primary School
Didcot · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Aureus School Didcot, South East | Harwell Primary School Didcot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #576 of 679 | #1755 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3540 of 4,090 | #10477 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 531 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 531 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 44.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Didcot | Didcot |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aureusschool.org | www.harwellprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.4 vs 19.9).
- •Aureus School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 210.
- •Aureus School is a academy school while Harwell Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 School better than Harwell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harwell Primary School ranks higher (38.4 vs 19.9 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 School and Harwell Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Didcot and Didcot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aureus School: 531. Harwell Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aureus School and Harwell Primary School rank in South East?
Aureus School is 576th of 679 and Harwell Primary School is 1755th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).