Bayards Hill School vs Headington School Oxford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayards Hill School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
Headington School Oxford
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,082 students
| Measure | Bayards Hill School Oxford, South East | Headington School Oxford Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1380 of 2,471 | #432 of 679 |
| National rank | #7960 of 15,697 | #2721 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 234 | 1,082 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 1,082 |
| Free school meals | 44.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 52.2% | 70.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bayardshillprimary.org | www.headington.org |
The verdict
- •Bayards Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 34.5).
- •Headington School Oxford is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 234.
- •Bayards Hill School is a academy school while Headington School Oxford is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bayards Hill 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 Bayards Hill School better than Headington School Oxford?
On the Success Index (England), Bayards Hill School ranks higher (50.1 vs 34.5 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 Bayards Hill School and Headington School Oxford?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bayards Hill School: 234. Headington School Oxford: 1,082. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bayards Hill School and Headington School Oxford rank in South East?
Bayards Hill School is 1380th of 2,471 and Headington School Oxford is 432nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).