Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery vs Wantage Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 67 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery
Woking · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
435 students
Wantage Church of England Primary School
Wantage · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
435 students
| Measure | Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery Woking, South East | Wantage Church of England Primary School Wantage, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1502 of 2,471 | #1027 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8636 of 15,697 | #5791 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 435 | 435 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 435 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 7% |
| 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 | Woking | Wantage |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barnsbury.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.wantage.cambrianlt.org/ |
The verdict
- •Wantage Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.3 vs 47.1).
- •Wantage Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 61%).
- •Wantage Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
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 Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery better than Wantage Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wantage Church of England Primary School ranks higher (60.3 vs 47.1 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 Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery and Wantage Church of England Primary School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Woking and Wantage in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery: 435. Wantage Church of England Primary School: 435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery and Wantage Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery is 1502nd of 2,471 and Wantage Church of England Primary School is 1027th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).