Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School vs Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 8.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
53 students
| Measure | Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School Newbury, South East | Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #701 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #3817 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 88 | 53 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 53 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 50.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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 | Newbury | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brightwalton.w-berks.sch.uk | welfordandwickhamprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 17.1).
- •Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 36%).
- •Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School is the larger school with 88 students compared with 53.
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 Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School better than Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 17.1 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 Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School and Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School: 88. Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School: 53. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School and Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School rank in South East?
Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School is 701st of 2,471 and Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).