Dragon School vs St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 647 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dragon School
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 4–14
759 students
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
183 students
| Measure | Dragon School Oxford, South East | St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #214 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #1027 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–14 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 759 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 759 | 183 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 76.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 39% |
| 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 | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.staloysius.net/ |
The verdict
- •Dragon School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 183.
- •Dragon School is a independent school while St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Dragon School better than St Aloysius' Catholic Primary 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 Dragon School and St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dragon School: 759. St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dragon School and St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Dragon School is unranked and St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School is 214th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).