Overton Church of England Primary School vs Whitchurch Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overton Church of England Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
391 students
Whitchurch Church of England Primary School
Whitchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
405 students
| Measure | Overton Church of England Primary School Basingstoke, South East | Whitchurch Church of England Primary School Whitchurch, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #528 of 2,471 | #970 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2837 of 15,697 | #5408 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 391 | 405 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 405 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Whitchurch |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.overtonprimary.co.uk/ | www.whitchurchprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Overton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.8 vs 62.1).
- •Overton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 69%).
- •Overton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Whitchurch Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 391.
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 Overton Church of England Primary School better than Whitchurch Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Overton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 62.1 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 Overton Church of England Primary School and Whitchurch Church of England Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Whitchurch in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Overton Church of England Primary School: 391. Whitchurch Church of England Primary School: 405. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Overton Church of England Primary School and Whitchurch Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Overton Church of England Primary School is 528th of 2,471 and Whitchurch Church of England Primary School is 970th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).