Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School vs Widmer End Community Combined School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School
High Wycombe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
Widmer End Community Combined School
High Wycombe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
| Measure | Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School High Wycombe, South East | Widmer End Community Combined School High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1488 of 2,471 | #916 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8596 of 15,697 | #5068 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 451 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 77% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 3% |
| 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.greatkingshill.school | www.widmerend.bucks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Widmer End Community Combined School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 47.3).
- •Widmer End Community Combined School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 61%).
- •Widmer End Community Combined School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 184.
- •Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School is a academy school while Widmer End Community 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 Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School better than Widmer End Community Combined School?
On the Success Index (England), Widmer End Community Combined School ranks higher (63.9 vs 47.3 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 Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School and Widmer End Community 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?
Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School: 451. Widmer End Community Combined School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School and Widmer End Community Combined School rank in South East?
Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School is 1488th of 2,471 and Widmer End Community Combined School is 916th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).