Chandlings Prep vs St Swithun's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chandlings Prep
Oxford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
263 students
St Swithun's CofE Primary School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
420 students
| Measure | Chandlings Prep Oxford, South East | St Swithun's CofE Primary School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #427 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #2250 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 263 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 420 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 57.2% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| 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.chandlings.org.uk | www.stswithunsprimary.org |
The verdict
- •St Swithun's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 263.
- •Chandlings Prep is a independent school while St Swithun's CofE Primary School 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 Chandlings Prep better than St Swithun's CofE Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chandlings Prep and St Swithun's CofE Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chandlings Prep: 263. St Swithun's CofE Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chandlings Prep and St Swithun's CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Chandlings Prep is unranked and St Swithun's CofE Primary School is 427th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).