Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School vs St Hugh's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School
Faringdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
85 students
St Hugh's School
Oxfordshire · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
310 students
| Measure | Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School Faringdon, South East | St Hugh's School Oxfordshire, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1974 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #11942 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 85 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 1.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 67.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Faringdon | Oxfordshire |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.shellingford.oxon.sch.uk | www.st-hughs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Hugh's School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 85.
- •Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School is a local authority school while St Hugh's School is a independent 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 Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School better than St Hugh's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School and St Hugh's School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Faringdon and Oxfordshire in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School: 85. St Hugh's School: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School and St Hugh's School rank in South East?
Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School is 1974th of 2,471 and St Hugh's School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).