Hardwick Primary School and Nursery vs North Oxfordshire Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 836 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardwick Primary School and Nursery
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
249 students
North Oxfordshire Academy
Banbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,004 students
| Measure | Hardwick Primary School and Nursery Banbury, South East | North Oxfordshire Academy Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1336 of 2,471 | #307 of 679 |
| National rank | #7672 of 15,697 | #1679 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 249 | 1,004 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 1,004 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 118.6% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.2 |
| town | Banbury | Banbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hardwickschool.org | www.northoxfordshire-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •North Oxfordshire Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 51.4).
- •North Oxfordshire Academy is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 249.
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 Hardwick Primary School and Nursery better than North Oxfordshire Academy?
On the Success Index (England), North Oxfordshire Academy ranks higher (55.8 vs 51.4 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 Hardwick Primary School and Nursery and North Oxfordshire Academy?
About 836 m in a straight line, between Banbury and Banbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hardwick Primary School and Nursery: 249. North Oxfordshire Academy: 1,004. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hardwick Primary School and Nursery and North Oxfordshire Academy rank in South East?
Hardwick Primary School and Nursery is 1336th of 2,471 and North Oxfordshire Academy is 307th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).