King Alfred's vs Stockham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 842 m 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
Stockham Primary School
Wantage · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | King Alfred's Wantage, South East | Stockham Primary School Wantage, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #293 of 679 | #1857 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1570 of 4,090 | #11096 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,708 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,708 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.stockham.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King Alfred's scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 35.8).
- •King Alfred's is the larger school with 1,708 students compared with 203.
- •King Alfred's is a academy school while Stockham 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 King Alfred's better than Stockham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), King Alfred's ranks higher (58.2 vs 35.8 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 Stockham Primary School?
About 842 m in a straight line, between Wantage and Wantage in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Alfred's: 1,708. Stockham Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Alfred's and Stockham Primary School rank in South East?
King Alfred's is 293rd of 679 and Stockham Primary School is 1857th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).