Ducklington Primary School vs The Henry Box School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ducklington Primary School
Witney · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
190 students
The Henry Box School
Witney · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,027 students
| Measure | Ducklington Primary School Witney, South East | The Henry Box School Witney, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1884 of 2,471 | #362 of 679 |
| National rank | #11299 of 15,697 | #2127 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 190 | 1,027 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 1,027 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 76.3% | 69.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.9 |
| town | Witney | Witney |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | ducklington.oxon.sch.uk/ | www.henrybox.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Henry Box School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.8 vs 34.6).
- •The Henry Box School is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 190.
- •Ducklington Primary School is a local authority school while The Henry Box 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 Ducklington Primary School better than The Henry Box School?
On the Success Index (England), The Henry Box School ranks higher (46.8 vs 34.6 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 Ducklington Primary School and The Henry Box School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Witney and Witney in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ducklington Primary School: 190. The Henry Box School: 1,027. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ducklington Primary School and The Henry Box School rank in South East?
Ducklington Primary School is 1884th of 2,471 and The Henry Box School is 362nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).