Aureus School vs Manor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 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
Manor Primary School
Didcot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
318 students
| Measure | Aureus School Didcot, South East | Manor Primary School Didcot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #576 of 679 | #1994 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3540 of 4,090 | #12149 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 531 | 318 |
| Pupils on roll | 531 | 318 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 44.3% | 81.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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.manorprimaryschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Manor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.3 vs 19.9).
- •Aureus School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 318.
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 Manor Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Manor Primary School ranks higher (30.3 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 Manor Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Didcot and Didcot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aureus School: 531. Manor Primary School: 318. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aureus School and Manor Primary School rank in South East?
Aureus School is 576th of 679 and Manor Primary School is 1994th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).