Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation vs St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 675 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Quarryheads Lane · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
661 students
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
137 students
| Measure | Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation Quarryheads Lane, North East | St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #163 of 185 | #227 of 811 |
| National rank | #3655 of 4,090 | #4425 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 661 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 661 | 137 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.9 | – |
| town | Quarryheads Lane | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.dcsf.org.uk | www.stoswaldsdurham.net |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 18.4).
- •Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is the larger school with 661 students compared with 137.
- •Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is a independent school while St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation better than St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (67.3 vs 18.4 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 Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation and St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School?
About 675 m in a straight line, between Quarryheads Lane and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation: 661. St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation and St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School rank in North East?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is 163rd of 185 and St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School is 227th of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).