Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School vs Dr South's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School
Kidlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
77 students
Dr South's Church of England Primary School
Kidlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
97 students
| Measure | Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School Kidlington, South East | Dr South's Church of England Primary School Kidlington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1842 of 2,471 | #173 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10969 of 15,697 | #787 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 77 | 97 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 97 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 64.2% | 80.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 27% |
| 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 | Kidlington | Kidlington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bletchingdon.oxon.sch.uk | www.dr-souths.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dr South's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.1 vs 36.3).
- •Dr South's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 56%).
- •Dr South's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 6%).
- •Dr South's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 97 students compared with 77.
- •Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Dr South's Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School better than Dr South's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dr South's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 36.3 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 Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School and Dr South's Church of England Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Kidlington and Kidlington in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School: 77. Dr South's Church of England Primary School: 97. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School and Dr South's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School is 1842nd of 2,471 and Dr South's Church of England Primary School is 173rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).