Rose Hill Primary School vs St Swithun's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rose Hill Primary School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
268 students
St Swithun's CofE Primary School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
420 students
| Measure | Rose Hill Primary School Oxford, South East | St Swithun's CofE Primary School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2406 of 2,471 | #427 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15068 of 15,697 | #2250 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 268 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 53.8% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 34% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 19% |
| 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.stswithunsprimary.org |
The verdict
- •St Swithun's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.3 vs 11.8).
- •St Swithun's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 34%).
- •St Swithun's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 3%).
- •St Swithun's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 268.
- •Rose Hill Primary School is a academy school while St Swithun's CofE Primary 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 Rose Hill Primary School better than St Swithun's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Swithun's CofE Primary School ranks higher (79.3 vs 11.8 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 Rose Hill Primary School and St Swithun's CofE Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rose Hill Primary School: 268. St Swithun's CofE Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rose Hill Primary School and St Swithun's CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Rose Hill Primary School is 2406th of 2,471 and St Swithun's CofE Primary School is 427th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).