St Birinus School vs The North School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 156 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Birinus School
Didcot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,237 students
The North School
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,237 students
| Measure | St Birinus School Didcot, South East | The North School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #218 of 679 | #431 of 679 |
| National rank | #1066 of 4,090 | #2719 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,237 | 1,237 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,237 | 1,237 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.2 | 41.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.9% | 39.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.8% | 61% |
| EBacc average points | 4.44 | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | 36.4 | 30.3 |
| town | Didcot | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-birinus-school.org.uk/ | www.thenorthschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Birinus School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.9 vs 34.6).
- •St Birinus School is boys and The North School is co-educational.
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 St Birinus School better than The North School?
On the Success Index (England), St Birinus School ranks higher (68.9 vs 34.6 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 St Birinus School and The North School?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Didcot and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Birinus School: 1,237. The North School: 1,237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Birinus School and The North School rank in South East?
St Birinus School is 218th of 679 and The North School is 431st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).