North Kidlington Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Kidlington Primary School
Kidlington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
268 students
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
Kidlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
235 students
| Measure | North Kidlington Primary School Kidlington, South East | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Kidlington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1805 of 2,471 | #193 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10775 of 15,697 | #923 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 268 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 4.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.1% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 15% |
| 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 | Kidlington | Kidlington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.north-kidlington.oxon.sch.uk | www.st-thomas-more.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.0 vs 37.2).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 54%).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 4%).
- •North Kidlington Primary School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 235.
- •North Kidlington Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington is a academy 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 North Kidlington Primary School better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington ranks higher (89.0 vs 37.2 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 North Kidlington Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kidlington and Kidlington in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Kidlington Primary School: 268. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Kidlington Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington rank in South East?
North Kidlington Primary School is 1805th of 2,471 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington is 193rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).