Stoke Mandeville Combined School vs William Harding School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stoke Mandeville Combined School
Aylesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
218 students
William Harding School
Aylesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
798 students
| Measure | Stoke Mandeville Combined School Aylesbury, South East | William Harding School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1742 of 2,471 | #1251 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10410 of 15,697 | #7115 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 218 | 798 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 798 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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 | Aylesbury | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk/ | www.williamhardingschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •William Harding School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 38.8).
- •William Harding School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 59%).
- •William Harding School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •William Harding School is the larger school with 798 students compared with 218.
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 Stoke Mandeville Combined School better than William Harding School?
On the Success Index (England), William Harding School ranks higher (54.0 vs 38.8 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 Stoke Mandeville Combined School and William Harding School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Stoke Mandeville Combined School: 218. William Harding School: 798. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Stoke Mandeville Combined School and William Harding School rank in South East?
Stoke Mandeville Combined School is 1742nd of 2,471 and William Harding School is 1251st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).