Dashwood Banbury Academy vs Harriers Banbury Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dashwood Banbury Academy
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
456 students
Harriers Banbury Academy
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
408 students
| Measure | Dashwood Banbury Academy Banbury, South East | Harriers Banbury Academy Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1131 of 2,471 | #1656 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6398 of 15,697 | #9828 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 456 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 88.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Banbury | Banbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dashwood-aspirations.org | www.harriers-aspirations.org |
The verdict
- •Dashwood Banbury Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.3 vs 41.4).
- •Dashwood Banbury Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 60%).
- •Dashwood Banbury Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Dashwood Banbury Academy is the larger school with 456 students compared with 408.
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 Dashwood Banbury Academy better than Harriers Banbury Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dashwood Banbury Academy ranks higher (57.3 vs 41.4 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 Dashwood Banbury Academy and Harriers Banbury Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Banbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dashwood Banbury Academy: 456. Harriers Banbury Academy: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dashwood Banbury Academy and Harriers Banbury Academy rank in South East?
Dashwood Banbury Academy is 1131st of 2,471 and Harriers Banbury Academy is 1656th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).