Grove Church of England School vs St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Church of England School
Wantage · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney
Wantage · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
196 students
| Measure | Grove Church of England School Wantage, South East | St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney Wantage, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2044 of 2,471 | #1719 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12508 of 15,697 | #10290 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 182 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 14% |
| 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 | Wantage | Wantage |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.groveprimary.org | www.stjamesprimaryhanney.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.4 vs 28.5).
- •Grove Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 45%).
- •St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 4%).
- •St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney is the larger school with 196 students compared with 182.
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 Grove Church of England School better than St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney?
On the Success Index (England), St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney ranks higher (39.4 vs 28.5 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 Grove Church of England School and St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wantage and Wantage in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grove Church of England School: 182. St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove Church of England School and St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney rank in South East?
Grove Church of England School is 2044th of 2,471 and St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney is 1719th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).