Icknield Community College vs RAF Benson Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 6.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Icknield Community College
Watlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
804 students
RAF Benson Community Primary School
Wallingford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
123 students
| Measure | Icknield Community College Watlington, South East | RAF Benson Community Primary School Wallingford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #181 of 679 | #17 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #766 of 4,090 | #55 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 804 | 123 |
| Pupils on roll | 804 | 123 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 0.8% |
| Capacity filled | 114.9% | 51.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 29% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.91 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Watlington | Wallingford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.icknield.oxon.sch.uk/ | www.raf-benson.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •RAF Benson Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.8 vs 75.5).
- •Icknield Community College is the larger school with 804 students compared with 123.
- •Icknield Community College is a academy school while RAF Benson Community Primary 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 Icknield Community College better than RAF Benson Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), RAF Benson Community Primary School ranks higher (98.8 vs 75.5 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 Icknield Community College and RAF Benson Community Primary School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Watlington and Wallingford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Icknield Community College: 804. RAF Benson Community Primary School: 123. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Icknield Community College and RAF Benson Community Primary School rank in South East?
Icknield Community College is 181st of 679 and RAF Benson Community Primary School is 17th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).