Botley School vs Matthew Arnold School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
Matthew Arnold School
Oxford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,255 students
| Measure | Botley School Oxford, South East | Matthew Arnold School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2148 of 2,471 | #138 of 679 |
| National rank | #13103 of 15,697 | #528 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 189 | 1,255 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 1,255 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 65.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.0 |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.botleyschool.org.uk | www.maschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Matthew Arnold School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 25.4).
- •Matthew Arnold School is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 189.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Botley School better than Matthew Arnold School?
On the Success Index (England), Matthew Arnold School ranks higher (82.3 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 Matthew Arnold School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Botley School: 189. Matthew Arnold School: 1,255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Botley School and Matthew Arnold School rank in South East?
Botley School is 2148th of 2,471 and Matthew Arnold School is 138th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).