Magdalen College School vs St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 983 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magdalen College School
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
938 students
St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
399 students
| Measure | Magdalen College School Oxford, South East | St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #360 of 679 | #1247 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2124 of 4,090 | #7090 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 938 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 938 | 399 |
| Free school meals | – | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.5% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.77 | – |
| A level points per entry | 51.5 | – |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.mcsoxford.org | www.ssmj.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 46.8).
- •Magdalen College School is the larger school with 938 students compared with 399.
- •Magdalen College School is a independent school while St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Magdalen College School better than St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School ranks higher (54.1 vs 46.8 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 Magdalen College School and St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School?
About 983 m in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Magdalen College School: 938. St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Magdalen College School and St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Magdalen College School is 360th of 679 and St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School is 1247th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).