St Swithun's CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Oxford, South East OX1 5PS · Oxfordshire
#427 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#2250 of 15,697 nationally
About St Swithun's CofE Primary School
St Swithun's CofE Primary School is a local authority primary located in Oxford, in the Oxfordshire local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 420 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 79.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 427th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (90th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 420; capacity filled 98.4%.
There are 73 schools in Oxford; St Swithun's CofE Primary School ranks 10th of 66 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)73%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)19%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)10.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Swithun's CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 420
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 73%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 19%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Swithun's CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Chandlings Prep
Oxford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
263 students · 1.6 km away
Rose Hill Primary School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
268 students · 1.7 km away
Emmanuel Christian School
Oxford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
80 students · 1.7 km away
John Henry Newman Academy
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
392 students · 1.8 km away
The Oxford Academy
Oxford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,062 students · 2.3 km away
Radley College
Oxfordshire · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
769 students · 2.3 km away
Radley Church of England Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students · 2.6 km away
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students · 2.8 km away
New Hinksey Church of England Primary School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
85 students · 2.8 km away
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
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Lingfield Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Swithun's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Swithun's CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 79.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #427 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Swithun's CofE Primary School rank in South East?
St Swithun's CofE Primary School ranks #427 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #2250 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Swithun's CofE Primary School?
St Swithun's CofE Primary School had 420 students in 2025.
Is St Swithun's CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Swithun's CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Swithun's CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Swithun's CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.