ACS Cobham International School vs Headington School Oxford
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 73 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACS Cobham International School
Cobham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
1,104 students
Headington School Oxford
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,082 students
| Measure | ACS Cobham International School Cobham, South East | Headington School Oxford Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #432 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #2721 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,104 | 1,082 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,104 | 1,082 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 73.6% | 70.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 41.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.9 |
| town | Cobham | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.acs-schools.com | www.headington.org |
The verdict
- •ACS Cobham International School is the larger school with 1,104 students compared with 1,082.
- •ACS Cobham International School is co-educational and Headington School Oxford is girls.
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 ACS Cobham International School better than Headington School Oxford?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are ACS Cobham International School and Headington School Oxford?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Cobham and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
ACS Cobham International School: 1,104. Headington School Oxford: 1,082. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do ACS Cobham International School and Headington School Oxford rank in South East?
ACS Cobham International School is unranked and Headington School Oxford is 432nd of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).