Gosford Hill School vs West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 277 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gosford Hill School
Kidlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
825 students
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
Kidlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
276 students
| Measure | Gosford Hill School Kidlington, South East | West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Kidlington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #313 of 679 | #532 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1731 of 4,090 | #2871 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 825 | 276 |
| Pupils on roll | 825 | 276 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 75% | 58.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.1 | – |
| town | Kidlington | Kidlington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gosford-hill.oxon.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 54.7).
- •Gosford Hill School is the larger school with 825 students compared with 276.
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 Gosford Hill School better than West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (75.7 vs 54.7 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 Gosford Hill School and West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School?
About 277 m in a straight line, between Kidlington and Kidlington in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosford Hill School: 825. West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School: 276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosford Hill School and West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Gosford Hill School is 313th of 679 and West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School is 532nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).