Godstowe Preparatory School vs High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Godstowe Preparatory School
High Wycombe · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
220 students
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
High Wycombe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Godstowe Preparatory School High Wycombe, South East | High Wycombe Church of England Combined School High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1190 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #6738 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 220 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 209 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 44% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| 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 | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.godstowe.org | www.hwce.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Godstowe Preparatory School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 209.
- •Godstowe Preparatory School is a independent school while High Wycombe Church of England Combined School is a local authority 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 Godstowe Preparatory School better than High Wycombe Church of England Combined 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 Godstowe Preparatory School and High Wycombe Church of England Combined School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Godstowe Preparatory School: 220. High Wycombe Church of England Combined School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Godstowe Preparatory School and High Wycombe Church of England Combined School rank in South East?
Godstowe Preparatory School is unranked and High Wycombe Church of England Combined School is 1190th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).