Carrington Junior School vs Wooburn Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrington Junior School
High Wycombe · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
231 students
Wooburn Green Primary School
High Wycombe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
177 students
| Measure | Carrington Junior School High Wycombe, South East | Wooburn Green Primary School High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1535 of 2,471 | #825 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8928 of 15,697 | #4580 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 231 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 80% |
| 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 | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.carringtonjs.co.uk | www.wooburngreenprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wooburn Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.5 vs 45.7).
- •Wooburn Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 67%).
- •Wooburn Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Carrington Junior School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 177.
- •Carrington Junior School is a local authority school while Wooburn Green Primary School is a academy 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 Carrington Junior School better than Wooburn Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wooburn Green Primary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 45.7 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 Carrington Junior School and Wooburn Green Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carrington Junior School: 231. Wooburn Green Primary School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carrington Junior School and Wooburn Green Primary School rank in South East?
Carrington Junior School is 1535th of 2,471 and Wooburn Green Primary School is 825th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).