St Birinus School vs Willowcroft Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 105 m 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
Willowcroft Community School
Didcot · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
481 students
| Measure | St Birinus School Didcot, South East | Willowcroft Community School Didcot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #218 of 679 | #1021 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1066 of 4,090 | #5742 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,237 | 481 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,237 | 481 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.st-birinus-school.org.uk/ | www.willowcroft.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Birinus School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.9 vs 60.6).
- •St Birinus School is the larger school with 1,237 students compared with 481.
- •St Birinus School is boys and Willowcroft Community 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 Willowcroft Community School?
On the Success Index (England), St Birinus School ranks higher (68.9 vs 60.6 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 Willowcroft Community School?
About 105 m in a straight line, between Didcot and Didcot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Birinus School: 1,237. Willowcroft Community School: 481. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Birinus School and Willowcroft Community School rank in South East?
St Birinus School is 218th of 679 and Willowcroft Community School is 1021st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).