Didcot Primary Academy vs St Blaise CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Didcot Primary Academy
Didcot · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
St Blaise CofE Primary School
ABINGDON · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
| Measure | Didcot Primary Academy Didcot, South East | St Blaise CofE Primary School ABINGDON, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #223 of 2,471 | #1561 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1055 of 15,697 | #9083 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 451 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 13% |
| 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 | Didcot | ABINGDON |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.didcotprimaryacademy.org.uk | www.st-blaise.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Didcot Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.9 vs 45.0).
- •Didcot Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 56%).
- •Didcot Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 13%).
- •Didcot Primary Academy is the larger school with 451 students compared with 169.
- •Didcot Primary Academy is a academy school while St Blaise CofE Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Primary Academy better than St Blaise CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Didcot Primary Academy ranks higher (87.9 vs 45.0 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 Primary Academy and St Blaise CofE Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Didcot and ABINGDON in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Didcot Primary Academy: 451. St Blaise CofE Primary School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Didcot Primary Academy and St Blaise CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Didcot Primary Academy is 223rd of 2,471 and St Blaise CofE Primary School is 1561st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).