Greyfriars Catholic School vs St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 935 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greyfriars Catholic School
Oxford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
669 students
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
314 students
| Measure | Greyfriars Catholic School Oxford, South East | St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #562 of 679 | #2102 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3485 of 4,090 | #12873 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 669 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 669 | 314 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | 30.5% |
| Capacity filled | 55.8% | 74.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | 15.1 | – |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.greyfriarsoxford.org.uk | www.st-christophers-pri.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.7 vs 20.6).
- •Greyfriars Catholic School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 314.
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 Greyfriars Catholic School better than St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley?
On the Success Index (England), St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley ranks higher (26.7 vs 20.6 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 Greyfriars Catholic School and St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley?
About 935 m in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greyfriars Catholic School: 669. St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greyfriars Catholic School and St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley rank in South East?
Greyfriars Catholic School is 562nd of 679 and St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley is 2102nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).