Dry Sandford Primary School vs The Manor Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dry Sandford Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
The Manor Preparatory School
Abingdon · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
376 students
| Measure | Dry Sandford Primary School Abingdon, South East | The Manor Preparatory School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #446 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #2332 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 98 | 376 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 376 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 83.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Abingdon | Abingdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dry-sandford.oxon.sch.uk | www.manorprep.org |
The verdict
- •The Manor Preparatory School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 98.
- •Dry Sandford Primary School is a local authority school while The Manor Preparatory School is a independent 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 Dry Sandford Primary School better than The Manor Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dry Sandford Primary School and The Manor Preparatory School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dry Sandford Primary School: 98. The Manor Preparatory School: 376. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dry Sandford Primary School and The Manor Preparatory School rank in South East?
Dry Sandford Primary School is 446th of 2,471 and The Manor Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).