New Marston Primary School vs St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km 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 Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | New Marston Primary School Oxford, South East | St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1087 of 2,471 | #531 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6135 of 15,697 | #2870 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 256 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 256 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 14% |
| 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-michaels-oxf.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 58.6).
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 68%).
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 9%).
- •New Marston Primary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 189.
- •New Marston Primary School is a academy school while St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City 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 Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City ranks higher (75.7 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 Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Marston Primary School: 256. St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Marston Primary School and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City rank in South East?
New Marston Primary School is 1087th of 2,471 and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City is 531st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).