Christ Church Cathedral School vs St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Cathedral School
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
128 students
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
135 students
| Measure | Christ Church Cathedral School Oxford, South East | St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #611 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #3334 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 128 | 135 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 135 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71.1% | 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 | – | – |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cccs.org.uk | www.st-barnabas.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 128.
- •Christ Church Cathedral School 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 Christ Church Cathedral School better than St Barnabas' Church of England Aided 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 Christ Church Cathedral School and St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church Cathedral School: 128. St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School: 135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Cathedral School and St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Christ Church Cathedral School is unranked and St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School is 611th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).