Benson Church of England Primary School vs Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benson Church of England Primary School
Wallingford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
329 students
Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School
Wallingford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
76 students
| Measure | Benson Church of England Primary School Wallingford, South East | Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School Wallingford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2195 of 2,471 | #2140 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13421 of 15,697 | #13064 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 329 | 76 |
| Pupils on roll | 329 | 76 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 72.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 34% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Wallingford | Wallingford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bensoncofeprimary.org.uk/ | www.st-birinus-pri.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.6 vs 23.7).
- •Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (38% vs 34%).
- •Benson Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Benson Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 76.
- •Benson Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Dorchester St Birinus Church of England 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 Benson Church of England Primary School better than Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School ranks higher (25.6 vs 23.7 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 Benson Church of England Primary School and Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Wallingford and Wallingford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benson Church of England Primary School: 329. Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School: 76. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benson Church of England Primary School and Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School rank in South East?
Benson Church of England Primary School is 2195th of 2,471 and Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School is 2140th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).