Harwell Primary School vs St Amand's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwell Primary School
Didcot · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
St Amand's Catholic Primary School
Wantage · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
| Measure | Harwell Primary School Didcot, South East | St Amand's Catholic Primary School Wantage, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1755 of 2,471 | #920 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10477 of 15,697 | #5119 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 210 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 90 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Wantage |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.harwellprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.st-amands.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Amand's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 38.4).
- •St Amand's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 62%).
- •St Amand's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Harwell Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 90.
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 Harwell Primary School better than St Amand's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Amand's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.6 vs 38.4 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 Harwell Primary School and St Amand's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Didcot and Wantage in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harwell Primary School: 210. St Amand's Catholic Primary School: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harwell Primary School and St Amand's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Harwell Primary School is 1755th of 2,471 and St Amand's Catholic Primary School is 920th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).