Didcot Girls' School vs Willowcroft Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 975 m 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
Willowcroft Community School
Didcot · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
481 students
| Measure | Didcot Girls' School Didcot, South East | Willowcroft Community School Didcot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #81 of 679 | #1021 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #281 of 4,090 | #5742 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,633 | 481 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,633 | 481 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.willowcroft.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Didcot Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 60.6).
- •Didcot Girls' School is the larger school with 1,633 students compared with 481.
- •Didcot Girls' School is girls and Willowcroft Community School 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 Willowcroft Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Didcot Girls' School ranks higher (89.5 vs 60.6 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 Willowcroft Community School?
About 975 m in a straight line, between Didcot and Didcot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Didcot Girls' School: 1,633. Willowcroft Community School: 481. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Didcot Girls' School and Willowcroft Community School rank in South East?
Didcot Girls' School is 81st of 679 and Willowcroft Community School is 1021st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).