Grove Church of England School vs Wantage Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.0 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
Wantage Primary Academy
Wantage · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
322 students
| Measure | Grove Church of England School Wantage, South East | Wantage Primary Academy Wantage, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2044 of 2,471 | #635 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12508 of 15,697 | #3475 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 182 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 20% |
| 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.wantageprimaryacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wantage Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 28.5).
- •Wantage Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 50%).
- •Wantage Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 4%).
- •Wantage Primary Academy is the larger school with 322 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 Wantage Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wantage Primary Academy ranks higher (72.3 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 Wantage Primary Academy?
About 2.0 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. Wantage Primary Academy: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove Church of England School and Wantage Primary Academy rank in South East?
Grove Church of England School is 2044th of 2,471 and Wantage Primary Academy is 635th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).