Bradfield College vs St Edward's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradfield College
Bradfield · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
810 students
St Edward's School
Oxford · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
809 students
| Measure | Bradfield College Bradfield, South East | St Edward's School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #517 of 679 | #598 of 679 |
| National rank | #3241 of 4,090 | #3659 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 810 | 809 |
| Pupils on roll | 810 | 809 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.6 | 10.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.76 | 0.88 |
| A level points per entry | 43.6 | 41.1 |
| town | Bradfield | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bradfieldcollege.org.uk/ | www.stedwardsoxford.org |
The verdict
- •Bradfield College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.1 vs 18.4).
- •Bradfield College is the larger school with 810 students compared with 809.
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 Bradfield College better than St Edward's School?
On the Success Index (England), Bradfield College ranks higher (24.1 vs 18.4 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 Bradfield College and St Edward's School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Bradfield and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradfield College: 810. St Edward's School: 809. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradfield College and St Edward's School rank in South East?
Bradfield College is 517th of 679 and St Edward's School is 598th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).