Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School vs Emmanuel Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
Emmanuel Christian School
Oxford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
80 students
| Measure | Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School Oxford, South East | Emmanuel Christian School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1808 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #10806 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 459 | 80 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 80 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 85.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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.churchcowley.com/ | – |
The verdict
- •Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 80.
- •Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Emmanuel Christian School is a independent 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 Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School better than Emmanuel Christian 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 Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School and Emmanuel Christian School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School: 459. Emmanuel Christian School: 80. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School and Emmanuel Christian School rank in South East?
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School is 1808th of 2,471 and Emmanuel Christian School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).