Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School vs St Laurence Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 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
St Laurence Church of England School
Wallingford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
| Measure | Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School Wallingford, South East | St Laurence Church of England School Wallingford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2140 of 2,471 | #426 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13064 of 15,697 | #2249 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 76 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 76 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Wallingford | Wallingford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-birinus-pri.oxon.sch.uk | www.st-laurence.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Laurence Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.3 vs 25.6).
- •St Laurence Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 38%).
- •St Laurence Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •St Laurence Church of England School is the larger school with 89 students compared with 76.
- •Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School is a local authority school while St Laurence Church of England 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 St Laurence Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), St Laurence Church of England School ranks higher (79.3 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 St Laurence Church of England School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Wallingford and Wallingford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School: 76. St Laurence Church of England School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School and St Laurence Church of England School rank in South East?
Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School is 2140th of 2,471 and St Laurence Church of England School is 426th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).