Headington School Oxford vs St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 939 m 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
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Headington School Oxford Oxford, South East | St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #432 of 679 | #531 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2721 of 4,090 | #2870 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,082 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,082 | 189 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 70.8% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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.st-michaels-oxf.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 34.5).
- •Headington School Oxford is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 189.
- •Headington School Oxford is a independent school while St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Headington School Oxford is girls and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City 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 St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City ranks higher (75.7 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 St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City?
About 939 m in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Headington School Oxford: 1,082. St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Headington School Oxford and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City rank in South East?
Headington School Oxford is 432nd of 679 and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City is 531st of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).