Charlton Primary School vs St Johns CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.4 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
St Johns CofE Academy
Wantage · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
327 students
| Measure | Charlton Primary School Wantage, South East | St Johns CofE Academy Wantage, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #620 of 2,471 | #97 of 679 |
| National rank | #3390 of 15,697 | #341 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 444 | 327 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 327 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 29.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Wantage | Wantage |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.charltonprimary.com | www.stjohnsceacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Johns CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 72.7).
- •Charlton Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 327.
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 St Johns CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Johns CofE Academy ranks higher (87.6 vs 72.7 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 Charlton Primary School and St Johns CofE Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wantage and Wantage in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charlton Primary School: 444. St Johns CofE Academy: 327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlton Primary School and St Johns CofE Academy rank in South East?
Charlton Primary School is 620th of 2,471 and St Johns CofE Academy is 97th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).