Botley School vs Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.0 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
Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled)
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Botley School Oxford, South East | Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2148 of 2,471 | #786 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13103 of 15,697 | #4365 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 189 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.botleyschool.org.uk | www.cumnorprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.5 vs 25.4).
- •Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 53%).
- •Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) is the larger school with 197 students compared with 189.
- •Botley School is a academy school while Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) 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 Botley School better than Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled)?
On the Success Index (England), Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) ranks higher (67.5 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 Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled)?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Botley School: 189. Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled): 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Botley School and Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) rank in South East?
Botley School is 2148th of 2,471 and Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) is 786th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).