Hagbourne Church of England Primary School vs Willowcroft Community 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.
Hagbourne Church of England Primary School
Didcot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
Willowcroft Community School
Didcot · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
481 students
| Measure | Hagbourne Church of England Primary School Didcot, South East | Willowcroft Community School Didcot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #684 of 2,471 | #1021 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3718 of 15,697 | #5742 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 205 | 481 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 481 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 11% |
| 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 | Didcot | Didcot |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hagbourne.oxon.sch.uk | www.willowcroft.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hagbourne Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.0 vs 60.6).
- •Hagbourne Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 69%).
- •Willowcroft Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Willowcroft Community School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 205.
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 Hagbourne Church of England Primary School better than Willowcroft Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Hagbourne Church of England Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 60.6 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 Hagbourne Church of England Primary School and Willowcroft Community School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Didcot and Didcot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hagbourne Church of England Primary School: 205. Willowcroft Community School: 481. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hagbourne Church of England Primary School and Willowcroft Community School rank in South East?
Hagbourne Church of England Primary School is 684th of 2,471 and Willowcroft Community School is 1021st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).