King Alfred's vs St Nicholas CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Alfred's
Wantage · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,708 students
St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Wantage · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
121 students
| Measure | King Alfred's Wantage, South East | St Nicholas CofE Primary School Wantage, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #293 of 679 | #1566 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1570 of 4,090 | #9115 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,708 | 121 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,708 | 121 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 115.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.5 | – |
| town | Wantage | Wantage |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kaacademy.org | www.stnicholasceprimary.org |
The verdict
- •King Alfred's scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 44.8).
- •King Alfred's is the larger school with 1,708 students compared with 121.
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 King Alfred's better than St Nicholas CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), King Alfred's ranks higher (58.2 vs 44.8 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 King Alfred's and St Nicholas CofE Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wantage and Wantage in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Alfred's: 1,708. St Nicholas CofE Primary School: 121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Alfred's and St Nicholas CofE Primary School rank in South East?
King Alfred's is 293rd of 679 and St Nicholas CofE Primary School is 1566th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).