Hughenden Primary School vs Naphill and Walters Ash School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hughenden Primary School
High Wycombe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
Naphill and Walters Ash School
High Wycombe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
259 students
| Measure | Hughenden Primary School High Wycombe, South East | Naphill and Walters Ash School High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1215 of 2,471 | #1235 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6886 of 15,697 | #7016 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 201 | 259 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 259 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 6.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 106.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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 | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hughenden.eschools.co.uk | www.naphillandwaltersashschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (55.1 vs 54.4).
- •Naphill and Walters Ash School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 64%).
- •Hughenden Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Naphill and Walters Ash School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 201.
- •Hughenden Primary School is a academy school while Naphill and Walters Ash School is a local authority 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 Hughenden Primary School better than Naphill and Walters Ash School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hughenden Primary School and Naphill and Walters Ash School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hughenden Primary School: 201. Naphill and Walters Ash School: 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hughenden Primary School and Naphill and Walters Ash School rank in South East?
Hughenden Primary School is 1215th of 2,471 and Naphill and Walters Ash School is 1235th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).