Horspath Church of England Primary School vs Sandhills Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horspath Church of England Primary School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
141 students
Sandhills Community Primary School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
| Measure | Horspath Church of England Primary School Oxford, South East | Sandhills Community Primary School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1054 of 2,471 | #1180 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5957 of 15,697 | #6634 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 141 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 141 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 58.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.horspathschool.org | www.sandhillsprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Horspath Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 56.3).
- •Horspath Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 57%).
- •Sandhills Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 5%).
- •Sandhills Community Primary School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 141.
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 Horspath Church of England Primary School better than Sandhills Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Horspath Church of England Primary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 56.3 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 Horspath Church of England Primary School and Sandhills Community Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horspath Church of England Primary School: 141. Sandhills Community Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horspath Church of England Primary School and Sandhills Community Primary School rank in South East?
Horspath Church of England Primary School is 1054th of 2,471 and Sandhills Community Primary School is 1180th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).