Harwell Primary School vs St Blaise CofE Primary School
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.
Harwell Primary School
Didcot · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
St Blaise CofE Primary School
ABINGDON · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
| Measure | Harwell Primary School Didcot, South East | St Blaise CofE Primary School ABINGDON, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1755 of 2,471 | #1561 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10477 of 15,697 | #9083 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 210 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | ABINGDON |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.harwellprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.st-blaise.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Blaise CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.0 vs 38.4).
- •Harwell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 56%).
- •St Blaise CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Harwell Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 169.
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 Blaise CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Blaise CofE Primary School ranks higher (45.0 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 Blaise CofE Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Didcot and ABINGDON in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harwell Primary School: 210. St Blaise CofE Primary School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harwell Primary School and St Blaise CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Harwell Primary School is 1755th of 2,471 and St Blaise CofE Primary School is 1561st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).