Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School vs The Grange Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
260 students
The Grange Community Primary School
Banbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
310 students
| Measure | Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School Banbury, South East | The Grange Community Primary School Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1569 of 2,471 | #265 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9151 of 15,697 | #1269 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 260 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 260 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 16% |
| 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 | Banbury | Banbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.christopher-rawlins.oxon.sch.uk | www.grange.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Grange Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 44.6).
- •The Grange Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 58%).
- •The Grange Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 3%).
- •The Grange Community Primary School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 260.
- •Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School is a academy school while The Grange 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 Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School better than The Grange Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Grange Community Primary School ranks higher (86.2 vs 44.6 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 Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School and The Grange Community Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Banbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School: 260. The Grange Community Primary School: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School and The Grange Community Primary School rank in South East?
Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School is 1569th of 2,471 and The Grange Community Primary School is 265th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).