Northbourne Church of England Primary School vs St Birinus School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 561 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northbourne Church of England Primary School
Didcot · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
343 students
St Birinus School
Didcot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,237 students
| Measure | Northbourne Church of England Primary School Didcot, South East | St Birinus School Didcot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1198 of 2,471 | #218 of 679 |
| National rank | #6780 of 15,697 | #1066 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 343 | 1,237 |
| Pupils on roll | 343 | 1,237 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.4 |
| town | Didcot | Didcot |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.northbourne.oxon.sch.uk | www.st-birinus-school.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Birinus School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.9 vs 55.6).
- •St Birinus School is the larger school with 1,237 students compared with 343.
- •Northbourne Church of England Primary School is co-educational and St Birinus School is boys.
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 Northbourne Church of England Primary School better than St Birinus School?
On the Success Index (England), St Birinus School ranks higher (68.9 vs 55.6 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 Northbourne Church of England Primary School and St Birinus School?
About 561 m in a straight line, between Didcot and Didcot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northbourne Church of England Primary School: 343. St Birinus School: 1,237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northbourne Church of England Primary School and St Birinus School rank in South East?
Northbourne Church of England Primary School is 1198th of 2,471 and St Birinus School is 218th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).