Orchard Fields Community School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 336 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Fields Community School
Banbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
415 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
| Measure | Orchard Fields Community School Banbury, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #813 of 2,471 | #1931 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4520 of 15,697 | #11599 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 415 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 39.4% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 8% |
| 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 | Banbury | Banbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk/ | www.st-josephs-banbury.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Orchard Fields Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 33.2).
- •Orchard Fields Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 50%).
- •Orchard Fields Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •Orchard Fields Community School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 197.
- •Orchard Fields Community School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury 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 Orchard Fields Community School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Fields Community School ranks higher (66.8 vs 33.2 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 Orchard Fields Community School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury?
About 336 m in a straight line, between Banbury and Banbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchard Fields Community School: 415. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchard Fields Community School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury rank in South East?
Orchard Fields Community School is 813th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury is 1931st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).