Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School vs Kings Education (Oxford)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 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
Kings Education (Oxford)
Oxford · Independent secondary · Ages 15–25
77 students
| Measure | Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School Oxford, South East | Kings Education (Oxford) Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1808 of 2,471 | #172 of 679 |
| National rank | #10806 of 15,697 | #702 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 15–25 |
| Students | 459 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 20.8% |
| 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 | – | 38.7 |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.churchcowley.com/ | kingseducation.com |
The verdict
- •Kings Education (Oxford) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 37.0).
- •Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 77.
- •Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Kings Education (Oxford) 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 Kings Education (Oxford)?
On the Success Index (England), Kings Education (Oxford) ranks higher (77.5 vs 37.0 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 Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School and Kings Education (Oxford)?
About 1.0 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. Kings Education (Oxford): 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School and Kings Education (Oxford) rank in South East?
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School is 1808th of 2,471 and Kings Education (Oxford) is 172nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).