Cherwell College Oxford vs St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 910 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherwell College Oxford
Oxford · Independent secondary · Ages 12–25
20 students
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
135 students
| Measure | Cherwell College Oxford Oxford, South East | St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #611 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #3334 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 12–25 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 20 | 135 |
| Pupils on roll | 20 | 135 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 20% | 64.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| 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 | 30.9 | – |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cherwell-college.co.uk | www.st-barnabas.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 31.5).
- •St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 20.
- •Cherwell College Oxford is a independent school while St Barnabas' Church of England Aided 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 Cherwell College Oxford better than St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 31.5 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 Cherwell College Oxford and St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
About 910 m in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherwell College Oxford: 20. St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School: 135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherwell College Oxford and St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Cherwell College Oxford is unranked and St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School is 611th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).