Matthew Arnold School vs West Oxford Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.1 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
West Oxford Community Primary School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Matthew Arnold School Oxford, South East | West Oxford Community Primary School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #138 of 679 | #1106 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #528 of 4,090 | #6218 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,255 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,255 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 7.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.westoxfordschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Matthew Arnold School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 58.3).
- •Matthew Arnold School is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 190.
- •Matthew Arnold School is a academy school while West Oxford Community 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 West Oxford Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Matthew Arnold School ranks higher (82.3 vs 58.3 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 West Oxford Community Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Matthew Arnold School: 1,255. West Oxford Community Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Matthew Arnold School and West Oxford Community Primary School rank in South East?
Matthew Arnold School is 138th of 679 and West Oxford Community Primary School is 1106th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).