Dr South's Church of England Primary School vs Oxford Montessori Schools
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr South's Church of England Primary School
Kidlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
97 students
Oxford Montessori Schools
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 2–17
124 students
| Measure | Dr South's Church of England Primary School Kidlington, South East | Oxford Montessori Schools Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 2,471 | #676 of 679 |
| National rank | #787 of 15,697 | #4026 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–17 |
| Students | 97 | 124 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 124 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 80.8% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 25.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Kidlington | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dr-souths.co.uk | www.oxfordmontessori.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dr South's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.1 vs 6.4).
- •Oxford Montessori Schools is the larger school with 124 students compared with 97.
- •Dr South's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Oxford Montessori Schools 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 Dr South's Church of England Primary School better than Oxford Montessori Schools?
On the Success Index (England), Dr South's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 6.4 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 Dr South's Church of England Primary School and Oxford Montessori Schools?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Kidlington and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dr South's Church of England Primary School: 97. Oxford Montessori Schools: 124. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dr South's Church of England Primary School and Oxford Montessori Schools rank in South East?
Dr South's Church of England Primary School is 173rd of 2,471 and Oxford Montessori Schools is 676th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).