Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form vs The Grange Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 617 m 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
The Grange Community Primary School
Banbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
310 students
| Measure | Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Banbury, South East | The Grange Community Primary School Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #256 of 679 | #265 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1312 of 4,090 | #1269 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 943 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 943 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 111.3% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| 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.grange.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Grange Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 63.6).
- •Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 943 students compared with 310.
- •Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is a academy school while The Grange Community Primary 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 The Grange Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Grange Community Primary School ranks higher (86.2 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 The Grange Community Primary School?
About 617 m 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. The Grange Community Primary School: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form and The Grange Community Primary School rank in South East?
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is 256th of 679 and The Grange Community Primary School is 265th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).