John Henry Newman Academy vs Orchard Meadow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Henry Newman Academy
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
392 students
Orchard Meadow Primary School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
| Measure | John Henry Newman Academy Oxford, South East | Orchard Meadow Primary School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1475 of 2,471 | #2116 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8519 of 15,697 | #12962 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 392 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 392 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 35.9% | 42.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 44.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| 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.jhnacademy.co.uk | www.orchardmeadowprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •John Henry Newman Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.6 vs 26.2).
- •John Henry Newman Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 56%).
- •John Henry Newman Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •John Henry Newman Academy is the larger school with 392 students compared with 209.
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 John Henry Newman Academy better than Orchard Meadow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Henry Newman Academy ranks higher (47.6 vs 26.2 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 John Henry Newman Academy and Orchard Meadow Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Henry Newman Academy: 392. Orchard Meadow Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Henry Newman Academy and Orchard Meadow Primary School rank in South East?
John Henry Newman Academy is 1475th of 2,471 and Orchard Meadow Primary School is 2116th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).