Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School vs St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 38 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
St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot
Bampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
| Measure | Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School Banbury, South East | St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot Bampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2089 of 2,471 | #421 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12744 of 15,697 | #2241 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 98 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 4.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 25% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Banbury | Bampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bishopcarpenterschool.com | www.stpeters.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.4 vs 27.3).
- •St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 43%).
- •St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 0%).
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 St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot ranks higher (79.4 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 St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Bampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School: 98. St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School and St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot rank in South East?
Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School is 2089th of 2,471 and St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot is 421st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).