Christ Church Cathedral School vs West Oxford Community 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
West Oxford Community Primary School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Christ Church Cathedral School Oxford, South East | West Oxford Community Primary School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1106 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #6218 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 128 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 190 |
| Free school meals | – | 7.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71.1% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.westoxfordschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Oxford Community Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 128.
- •Christ Church Cathedral School is a independent school while West Oxford Community 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 West Oxford Community 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 West Oxford Community 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. West Oxford Community Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Cathedral School and West Oxford Community Primary School rank in South East?
Christ Church Cathedral School is unranked and West Oxford Community Primary School is 1106th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).