Aureus School vs UTC Oxfordshire
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 167 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aureus School
Didcot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
531 students
UTC Oxfordshire
Didcot · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
316 students
| Measure | Aureus School Didcot, South East | UTC Oxfordshire Didcot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #576 of 679 | #543 of 679 |
| National rank | #3540 of 4,090 | #3409 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 531 | 316 |
| Pupils on roll | 531 | 316 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 25.4% |
| Capacity filled | 44.3% | 52.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.7 | 32.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19.4% | 26% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.9% | 49.3% |
| EBacc average points | 2.83 | 2.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | 21.6 |
| town | Didcot | Didcot |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aureusschool.org | www.utcoxfordshire.org.uk |
The verdict
- •UTC Oxfordshire scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.7 vs 19.9).
- •Aureus School is the larger school with 531 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 School better than UTC Oxfordshire?
On the Success Index (England), UTC Oxfordshire ranks higher (21.7 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 UTC Oxfordshire?
About 167 m in a straight line, between Didcot and Didcot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aureus School: 531. UTC Oxfordshire: 316. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aureus School and UTC Oxfordshire rank in South East?
Aureus School is 576th of 679 and UTC Oxfordshire is 543rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).