Harestock Primary School vs Western Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harestock Primary School
Winchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
177 students
Western Church of England Primary School
Winchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
387 students
| Measure | Harestock Primary School Winchester, South East | Western Church of England Primary School Winchester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2155 of 2,471 | #864 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13136 of 15,697 | #4773 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 177 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 387 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 68.3% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| 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 | Winchester | Winchester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.harestock.co.uk | www.western.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Western Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.5 vs 25.2).
- •Western Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 38%).
- •Harestock Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Western Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 177.
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 Harestock Primary School better than Western Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Western Church of England Primary School ranks higher (65.5 vs 25.2 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 Harestock Primary School and Western Church of England Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harestock Primary School: 177. Western Church of England Primary School: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harestock Primary School and Western Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Harestock Primary School is 2155th of 2,471 and Western Church of England Primary School is 864th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).