Dashwood Banbury Academy vs St John's Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
St John's Priory School
Banbury · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
55 students
| Measure | Dashwood Banbury Academy Banbury, South East | St John's Priory School Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1131 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #6398 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 456 | 55 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 55 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 34.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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.stjohnspriory.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dashwood Banbury Academy is the larger school with 456 students compared with 55.
- •Dashwood Banbury Academy is a academy school while St John's Priory 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 Dashwood Banbury Academy better than St John's Priory 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 Dashwood Banbury Academy and St John's Priory School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Banbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dashwood Banbury Academy: 456. St John's Priory School: 55. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dashwood Banbury Academy and St John's Priory School rank in South East?
Dashwood Banbury Academy is 1131st of 2,471 and St John's Priory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).