d'Overbroeck's vs Gosford Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
d'Overbroeck's
Oxford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
615 students
Gosford Hill School
Kidlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
825 students
| Measure | d'Overbroeck's Oxford, South East | Gosford Hill School Kidlington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #32 of 679 | #313 of 679 |
| National rank | #103 of 4,090 | #1731 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 615 | 825 |
| Pupils on roll | 615 | 825 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 64.8 | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 91.3% | 41.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 61.8% |
| EBacc average points | 5.22 | 3.97 |
| A level points per entry | 45.8 | 34.1 |
| town | Oxford | Kidlington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.doverbroecks.com | www.gosford-hill.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •d'Overbroeck's scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.4 vs 54.7).
- •Gosford Hill School is the larger school with 825 students compared with 615.
- •d'Overbroeck's is a independent school while Gosford Hill 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 d'Overbroeck's better than Gosford Hill School?
On the Success Index (England), d'Overbroeck's ranks higher (95.4 vs 54.7 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 d'Overbroeck's and Gosford Hill School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Kidlington in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
d'Overbroeck's: 615. Gosford Hill School: 825. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do d'Overbroeck's and Gosford Hill School rank in South East?
d'Overbroeck's is 32nd of 679 and Gosford Hill School is 313th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).