Dr South's Church of England Primary School vs West Kidlington Primary and Nursery 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.
Dr South's Church of England Primary School
Kidlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
97 students
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
Kidlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
276 students
| Measure | Dr South's Church of England Primary School Kidlington, South East | West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Kidlington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #173 of 2,471 | #532 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #787 of 15,697 | #2871 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 97 | 276 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 276 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80.8% | 58.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 12% |
| 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 | Kidlington | Kidlington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dr-souths.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Dr South's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.1 vs 75.7).
- •Dr South's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 76%).
- •Dr South's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 12%).
- •West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 97.
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 Dr South's Church of England Primary School better than West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Dr South's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 75.7 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 Dr South's Church of England Primary School and West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Kidlington and Kidlington in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dr South's Church of England Primary School: 97. West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School: 276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dr South's Church of England Primary School and West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Dr South's Church of England Primary School is 173rd of 2,471 and West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School is 532nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).