Botley School vs Cherwell College Oxford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Botley School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
Cherwell College Oxford
Oxford · Independent secondary · Ages 12–25
20 students
| Measure | Botley School Oxford, South East | Cherwell College Oxford Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2148 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #13103 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 12–25 |
| Students | 189 | 20 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 20 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 20% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | – | 30.9 |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.botleyschool.org.uk | www.cherwell-college.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cherwell College Oxford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.5 vs 25.4).
- •Botley School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 20.
- •Botley School is a academy school while Cherwell College Oxford is a independent 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 Botley School better than Cherwell College Oxford?
On the Success Index (England), Cherwell College Oxford ranks higher (31.5 vs 25.4 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 Botley School and Cherwell College Oxford?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Botley School: 189. Cherwell College Oxford: 20. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Botley School and Cherwell College Oxford rank in South East?
Botley School is 2148th of 2,471 and Cherwell College Oxford is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).