John Hampden Primary School vs Lord Williams's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Hampden Primary School
Thame · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
Lord Williams's School
Thame · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,259 students
| Measure | John Hampden Primary School Thame, South East | Lord Williams's School Thame, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #306 of 2,471 | #259 of 679 |
| National rank | #1509 of 15,697 | #1338 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 451 | 2,259 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 2,259 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 107.9% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.0 |
| town | Thame | Thame |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk | www.lordwilliams.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •John Hampden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.4 vs 63.1).
- •Lord Williams's School is the larger school with 2,259 students compared with 451.
- •John Hampden Primary School is a local authority school while Lord Williams's 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 John Hampden Primary School better than Lord Williams's School?
On the Success Index (England), John Hampden Primary School ranks higher (84.4 vs 63.1 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 John Hampden Primary School and Lord Williams's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Thame and Thame in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Hampden Primary School: 451. Lord Williams's School: 2,259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Hampden Primary School and Lord Williams's School rank in South East?
John Hampden Primary School is 306th of 2,471 and Lord Williams's School is 259th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).