Dr South's Church of England Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.2 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
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
Kidlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
235 students
| Measure | Dr South's Church of England Primary School Kidlington, South East | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Kidlington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #173 of 2,471 | #193 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #787 of 15,697 | #923 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 97 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80.8% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 15% |
| 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 | Kidlington | Kidlington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dr-souths.co.uk | www.st-thomas-more.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dr South's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.1 vs 89.0).
- •Dr South's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 81%).
- •Dr South's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 15%).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington is the larger school with 235 students compared with 97.
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 St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington?
On the Success Index (England), Dr South's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 89.0 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 St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Kidlington and Kidlington in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dr South's Church of England Primary School: 97. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dr South's Church of England Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington rank in South East?
Dr South's Church of England Primary School is 173rd of 2,471 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington is 193rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).