Charlton Primary School vs Wantage Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 698 m 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
Wantage Primary Academy
Wantage · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
322 students
| Measure | Charlton Primary School Wantage, South East | Wantage Primary Academy Wantage, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #620 of 2,471 | #635 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3390 of 15,697 | #3475 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 444 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 20% |
| 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.wantageprimaryacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (72.7 vs 72.3).
- •Charlton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 70%).
- •Wantage Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 10%).
- •Charlton Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 322.
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 Wantage Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Charlton Primary School and Wantage Primary Academy?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Wantage and Wantage in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charlton Primary School: 444. Wantage Primary Academy: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlton Primary School and Wantage Primary Academy rank in South East?
Charlton Primary School is 620th of 2,471 and Wantage Primary Academy is 635th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).