Grove Church of England School vs St Johns CofE Academy
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.
Grove Church of England School
Wantage · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
St Johns CofE Academy
Wantage · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
327 students
| Measure | Grove Church of England School Wantage, South East | St Johns CofE Academy Wantage, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2044 of 2,471 | #97 of 679 |
| National rank | #12508 of 15,697 | #341 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 182 | 327 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 327 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 29.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.stjohnsceacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Johns CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 28.5).
- •St Johns CofE Academy is the larger school with 327 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 Johns CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Johns CofE Academy ranks higher (87.6 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 Johns CofE Academy?
About 1.2 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 Johns CofE Academy: 327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove Church of England School and St Johns CofE Academy rank in South East?
Grove Church of England School is 2044th of 2,471 and St Johns CofE Academy is 97th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).