John O'Gaunt School vs Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 7.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John O'Gaunt School
Hungerford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
439 students
Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
53 students
| Measure | John O'Gaunt School Hungerford, South East | Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #577 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3546 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 439 | 53 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 53 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 73.2% | 50.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hungerford | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.johnogauntschool.co.uk | welfordandwickhamprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •John O'Gaunt School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.9 vs 17.1).
- •John O'Gaunt School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 53.
- •John O'Gaunt School is a academy school while Welford and Wickham C.E. 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 John O'Gaunt School better than Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John O'Gaunt School ranks higher (19.9 vs 17.1 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 O'Gaunt School and Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Hungerford and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John O'Gaunt School: 439. Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School: 53. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John O'Gaunt School and Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School rank in South East?
John O'Gaunt School is 577th of 679 and Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).