Greyfriars Catholic School vs St Frideswide Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 115 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 Frideswide Church of England Primary School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
330 students
| Measure | Greyfriars Catholic School Oxford, South East | St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #562 of 679 | #2289 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3485 of 4,090 | #14026 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 669 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 669 | 330 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 55.8% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.stfrideswides.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (20.6 vs 19.8).
- •Greyfriars Catholic School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 330.
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 Frideswide Church of England 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 Greyfriars Catholic School and St Frideswide Church of England Primary School?
About 115 m in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greyfriars Catholic School: 669. St Frideswide Church of England Primary School: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greyfriars Catholic School and St Frideswide Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Greyfriars Catholic School is 562nd of 679 and St Frideswide Church of England Primary School is 2289th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).