East Oxford Primary School vs Magdalen College School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 615 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Oxford Primary School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
278 students
Magdalen College School
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
938 students
| Measure | East Oxford Primary School Oxford, South East | Magdalen College School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #845 of 2,471 | #360 of 679 |
| National rank | #4660 of 15,697 | #2124 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 278 | 938 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 938 |
| Free school meals | 23% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 86.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 51.5 |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.east-oxford.oxon.sch.uk/ | www.mcsoxford.org |
The verdict
- •East Oxford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 46.8).
- •Magdalen College School is the larger school with 938 students compared with 278.
- •East Oxford Primary School is a local authority school while Magdalen College School 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 East Oxford Primary School better than Magdalen College School?
On the Success Index (England), East Oxford Primary School ranks higher (66.0 vs 46.8 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 East Oxford Primary School and Magdalen College School?
About 615 m in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Oxford Primary School: 278. Magdalen College School: 938. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Oxford Primary School and Magdalen College School rank in South East?
East Oxford Primary School is 845th of 2,471 and Magdalen College School is 360th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).