Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School vs Orchard Meadow Primary 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
Orchard Meadow Primary School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
| Measure | Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School Oxford, South East | Orchard Meadow Primary School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1808 of 2,471 | #2116 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10806 of 15,697 | #12962 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 459 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 42.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 44.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| 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/ | www.orchardmeadowprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.0 vs 26.2).
- •Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 56%).
- •Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 209.
- •Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Orchard Meadow Primary School is a academy 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 Orchard Meadow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School ranks higher (37.0 vs 26.2 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 Orchard Meadow Primary 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. Orchard Meadow Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School and Orchard Meadow Primary School rank in South East?
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School is 1808th of 2,471 and Orchard Meadow Primary School is 2116th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).