Botley School vs St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.4 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
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
391 students
| Measure | Botley School Oxford, South East | St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2148 of 2,471 | #296 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13103 of 15,697 | #1451 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 189 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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 | philandjim.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 25.4).
- •St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 53%).
- •St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford is the larger school with 391 students compared with 189.
- •Botley School is a academy school while St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford 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 St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford?
On the Success Index (England), St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford ranks higher (84.9 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 St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Botley School: 189. St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Botley School and St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford rank in South East?
Botley School is 2148th of 2,471 and St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford is 296th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).