Dragon School vs St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km 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 Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
391 students
| Measure | Dragon School Oxford, South East | St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #296 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #1451 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–14 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 759 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 759 | 391 |
| Free school meals | – | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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 | – | philandjim.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dragon School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 391.
- •Dragon School is a independent school while St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford 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 Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford?
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 Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dragon School: 759. St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dragon School and St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford rank in South East?
Dragon School is unranked and St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford is 296th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).