Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School vs North Oxfordshire Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
North Oxfordshire Academy
Banbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,004 students
| Measure | Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School Banbury, South East | North Oxfordshire Academy Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2089 of 2,471 | #307 of 679 |
| National rank | #12744 of 15,697 | #1679 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 98 | 1,004 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 1,004 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.2 |
| town | Banbury | Banbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bishopcarpenterschool.com | www.northoxfordshire-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •North Oxfordshire Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 27.3).
- •North Oxfordshire Academy is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 98.
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 Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School better than North Oxfordshire Academy?
On the Success Index (England), North Oxfordshire Academy ranks higher (55.8 vs 27.3 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 Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School and North Oxfordshire Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Banbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School: 98. North Oxfordshire Academy: 1,004. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School and North Oxfordshire Academy rank in South East?
Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School is 2089th of 2,471 and North Oxfordshire Academy is 307th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).