Headington School Oxford vs New Marston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Headington School Oxford
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,082 students
New Marston Primary School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
256 students
| Measure | Headington School Oxford Oxford, South East | New Marston Primary School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #432 of 679 | #1087 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2721 of 4,090 | #6135 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,082 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,082 | 256 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 70.8% | 77.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.75 | – |
| A level points per entry | 45.9 | – |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.headington.org | www.nmps.org.uk |
The verdict
- •New Marston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.6 vs 34.5).
- •Headington School Oxford is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 256.
- •Headington School Oxford is a independent school while New Marston Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Headington School Oxford is girls and New Marston Primary School is co-educational.
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 Headington School Oxford better than New Marston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), New Marston Primary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 34.5 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 Headington School Oxford and New Marston Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Headington School Oxford: 1,082. New Marston Primary School: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Headington School Oxford and New Marston Primary School rank in South East?
Headington School Oxford is 432nd of 679 and New Marston Primary School is 1087th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).