Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form vs Queensway School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
Banbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
943 students
Queensway School
Banbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
398 students
| Measure | Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Banbury, South East | Queensway School Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #256 of 679 | #873 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1312 of 4,090 | #4847 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 943 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 943 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 111.3% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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.blessedgeorgenapier.co.uk | www.queensway.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Queensway School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 63.6).
- •Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 943 students compared with 398.
- •Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is a academy school while Queensway School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form better than Queensway School?
On the Success Index (England), Queensway School ranks higher (65.0 vs 63.6 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 Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form and Queensway School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Banbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form: 943. Queensway School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form and Queensway School rank in South East?
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is 256th of 679 and Queensway School is 873rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).