Charlton Primary School vs King Alfred's
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlton Primary School
Wantage · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
444 students
King Alfred's
Wantage · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,708 students
| Measure | Charlton Primary School Wantage, South East | King Alfred's Wantage, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #620 of 2,471 | #293 of 679 |
| National rank | #3390 of 15,697 | #1570 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 444 | 1,708 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 1,708 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.5 |
| town | Wantage | Wantage |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.charltonprimary.com | www.kaacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Charlton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 58.2).
- •King Alfred's is the larger school with 1,708 students compared with 444.
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 Charlton Primary School better than King Alfred's?
On the Success Index (England), Charlton Primary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 58.2 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 Charlton Primary School and King Alfred's?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wantage and Wantage in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charlton Primary School: 444. King Alfred's: 1,708. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlton Primary School and King Alfred's rank in South East?
Charlton Primary School is 620th of 2,471 and King Alfred's is 293rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).