Didcot Girls' School vs Didcot Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Didcot Girls' School
Didcot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,633 students
Didcot Primary Academy
Didcot · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
| Measure | Didcot Girls' School Didcot, South East | Didcot Primary Academy Didcot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #81 of 679 | #223 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #281 of 4,090 | #1055 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,633 | 451 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,633 | 451 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 72.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.8 | – |
| town | Didcot | Didcot |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk | www.didcotprimaryacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Didcot Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 87.9).
- •Didcot Girls' School is the larger school with 1,633 students compared with 451.
- •Didcot Girls' School is girls and Didcot Primary Academy is co-educational.
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 Didcot Girls' School better than Didcot Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Didcot Girls' School ranks higher (89.5 vs 87.9 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 Didcot Girls' School and Didcot Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Didcot and Didcot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Didcot Girls' School: 1,633. Didcot Primary Academy: 451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Didcot Girls' School and Didcot Primary Academy rank in South East?
Didcot Girls' School is 81st of 679 and Didcot Primary Academy is 223rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).