Longford Park Primary School vs St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longford Park Primary School
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
314 students
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
314 students
| Measure | Longford Park Primary School Banbury, South East | St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1017 of 2,471 | #2102 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5717 of 15,697 | #12873 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 314 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 314 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 30.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 74.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | Banbury | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.longfordparkschool.org | www.st-christophers-pri.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Longford Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 26.7).
- •Longford Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 53%).
- •Longford Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
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 Longford Park Primary School better than St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley?
On the Success Index (England), Longford Park Primary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 26.7 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 Longford Park Primary School and St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longford Park Primary School: 314. St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longford Park Primary School and St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley rank in South East?
Longford Park Primary School is 1017th of 2,471 and St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley is 2102nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).