Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney vs St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney
Witney · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
247 students
St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School
Witney · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
131 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney Witney, South East | St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School Witney, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1797 of 2,471 | #1850 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10714 of 15,697 | #11029 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 247 | 131 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 131 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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 | Witney | Witney |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ololwit.org.uk/ | www.st-kenelms.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.5 vs 36.1).
- •St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 50%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney is the larger school with 247 students compared with 131.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney is a academy school while St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) 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 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney better than St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney ranks higher (37.5 vs 36.1 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 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney and St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Witney and Witney in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney: 247. St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School: 131. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney and St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School rank in South East?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney is 1797th of 2,471 and St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School is 1850th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).