Grove Church of England School vs Stockham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.6 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
Stockham Primary School
Wantage · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Grove Church of England School Wantage, South East | Stockham Primary School Wantage, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2044 of 2,471 | #1857 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12508 of 15,697 | #11096 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 182 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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.stockham.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stockham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 28.5).
- •Stockham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Stockham Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 182.
- •Grove Church of England School is a academy school while Stockham Primary 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 Grove Church of England School better than Stockham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stockham Primary School ranks higher (35.8 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 Stockham Primary School?
About 2.6 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. Stockham Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove Church of England School and Stockham Primary School rank in South East?
Grove Church of England School is 2044th of 2,471 and Stockham Primary School is 1857th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).