Greyfriars Catholic School vs St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School
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.
Greyfriars Catholic School
Oxford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
669 students
St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
399 students
| Measure | Greyfriars Catholic School Oxford, South East | St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #562 of 679 | #1247 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3485 of 4,090 | #7090 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 669 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 669 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 55.8% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.ssmj.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 20.6).
- •Greyfriars Catholic School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 399.
- •Greyfriars Catholic School is a academy school while St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School 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 Greyfriars Catholic School better than St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School ranks higher (54.1 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 Mary and St John Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greyfriars Catholic School: 669. St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greyfriars Catholic School and St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Greyfriars Catholic School is 562nd of 679 and St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School is 1247th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).