Garsington Church of England Primary School vs St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garsington Church of England Primary School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students
| Measure | Garsington Church of England Primary School Oxford, South East | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #718 of 2,471 | #1548 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3900 of 15,697 | #9006 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 204 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 4% |
| 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.garsington.oxon.sch.uk | www.st-john-fisher.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Garsington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.1 vs 45.3).
- •Garsington Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 65%).
- •Garsington Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 4%).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore is the larger school with 242 students compared with 204.
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 Garsington Church of England Primary School better than St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore?
On the Success Index (England), Garsington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 45.3 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 Garsington Church of England Primary School and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garsington Church of England Primary School: 204. St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garsington Church of England Primary School and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore rank in South East?
Garsington Church of England Primary School is 718th of 2,471 and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore is 1548th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).