New Marston Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 508 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Marston Primary School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
256 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
376 students
| Measure | New Marston Primary School Oxford, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1087 of 2,471 | #287 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6135 of 15,697 | #1394 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 256 | 376 |
| Pupils on roll | 256 | 376 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 17% |
| 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.nmps.org.uk | www.st-josephs-pri.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 58.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 68%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 9%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford is the larger school with 376 students compared with 256.
- •New Marston Primary School is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford 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 New Marston Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford ranks higher (85.3 vs 58.6 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 New Marston Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford?
About 508 m in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Marston Primary School: 256. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford: 376. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Marston Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford rank in South East?
New Marston Primary School is 1087th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford is 287th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).