Harwell Primary School vs Stephen Freeman Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.7 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
Stephen Freeman Primary School
Didcot · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Harwell Primary School Didcot, South East | Stephen Freeman Primary School Didcot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1755 of 2,471 | #1264 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10477 of 15,697 | #7222 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 210 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.harwellprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stephen-freeman.school |
The verdict
- •Stephen Freeman Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.5 vs 38.4).
- •Stephen Freeman Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 210.
- •Harwell Primary School is a local authority school while Stephen Freeman Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Stephen Freeman Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stephen Freeman Primary School ranks higher (53.5 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 Stephen Freeman Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Didcot and Didcot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harwell Primary School: 210. Stephen Freeman Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harwell Primary School and Stephen Freeman Primary School rank in South East?
Harwell Primary School is 1755th of 2,471 and Stephen Freeman Primary School is 1264th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).