Godstowe Preparatory School vs Wycombe Abbey
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through 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
Wycombe Abbey
High Wycombe · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
647 students
| Measure | Godstowe Preparatory School High Wycombe, South East | Wycombe Abbey High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #557 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #3461 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 220 | 647 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 647 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 44% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 13.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | 50.9 |
| town | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.godstowe.org | www.wycombeabbey.com |
The verdict
- •Wycombe Abbey is the larger school with 647 students compared with 220.
- •Godstowe Preparatory School is co-educational and Wycombe Abbey is girls.
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 Wycombe Abbey?
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 Wycombe Abbey?
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. Wycombe Abbey: 647. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Godstowe Preparatory School and Wycombe Abbey rank in South East?
Godstowe Preparatory School is unranked and Wycombe Abbey is 557th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).