Matthew Arnold School vs St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthew Arnold School
Oxford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,255 students
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
252 students
| Measure | Matthew Arnold School Oxford, South East | St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #138 of 679 | #1582 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #528 of 4,090 | #9222 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,255 | 252 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,255 | 252 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.0 | – |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.maschool.org.uk | www.st-ebbes.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Matthew Arnold School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 44.3).
- •Matthew Arnold School is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 252.
- •Matthew Arnold School is a academy school while St Ebbe's Church of England Aided 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 Matthew Arnold School better than St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Matthew Arnold School ranks higher (82.3 vs 44.3 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 Matthew Arnold School and St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Matthew Arnold School: 1,255. St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School: 252. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Matthew Arnold School and St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Matthew Arnold School is 138th of 679 and St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School is 1582nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).