Cutteslowe Primary School vs The Cherwell 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.
Cutteslowe Primary School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
304 students
The Cherwell School
Oxford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,023 students
| Measure | Cutteslowe Primary School Oxford, South East | The Cherwell School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1211 of 2,471 | #109 of 679 |
| National rank | #6834 of 15,697 | #396 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 304 | 2,023 |
| Pupils on roll | 304 | 2,023 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 109.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 66.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.3 |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cuttesloweprimary.org/ | www.cherwell.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Cherwell School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.1 vs 55.3).
- •The Cherwell School is the larger school with 2,023 students compared with 304.
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 Cutteslowe Primary School better than The Cherwell School?
On the Success Index (England), The Cherwell School ranks higher (86.1 vs 55.3 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 Cutteslowe Primary School and The Cherwell School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cutteslowe Primary School: 304. The Cherwell School: 2,023. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cutteslowe Primary School and The Cherwell School rank in South East?
Cutteslowe Primary School is 1211th of 2,471 and The Cherwell School is 109th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).