Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School vs Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
425 students
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
Banbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
943 students
| Measure | Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School Banbury, South East | Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1870 of 2,471 | #256 of 679 |
| National rank | #11190 of 15,697 | #1312 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 425 | 943 |
| Pupils on roll | 425 | 943 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 111.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.8 |
| town | Banbury | Banbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bishop-loveday.oxon.sch.uk/ | www.blessedgeorgenapier.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 35.2).
- •Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 943 students compared with 425.
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 Loveday Church of England Primary School better than Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form?
On the Success Index (England), Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form ranks higher (63.6 vs 35.2 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 Loveday Church of England Primary School and Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Banbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School: 425. Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form: 943. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School and Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form rank in South East?
Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School is 1870th of 2,471 and Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is 256th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).