Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School vs Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School
Wallingford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
76 students
Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School
Abingdon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
66 students
| Measure | Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School Wallingford, South East | Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2140 of 2,471 | #1534 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13064 of 15,697 | #8916 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 76 | 66 |
| Pupils on roll | 76 | 66 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 62.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Wallingford | Abingdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-birinus-pri.oxon.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.8 vs 25.6).
- •Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 38%).
- •Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School is the larger school with 76 students compared with 66.
- •Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School is a local authority school while Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School is a academy 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 Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School better than Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School ranks higher (45.8 vs 25.6 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 Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School and Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Wallingford and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School: 76. Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School: 66. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School and Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School rank in South East?
Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School is 2140th of 2,471 and Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School is 1534th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).