St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School vs St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 424 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
183 students
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
391 students
| Measure | St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School Oxford, South East | St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #214 of 2,471 | #296 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1027 of 15,697 | #1451 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 183 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.3% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 39% | 18% |
| 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.staloysius.net/ | philandjim.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.1 vs 84.9).
- •St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 75%).
- •St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (39% vs 18%).
- •St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford is the larger school with 391 students compared with 183.
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 St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School better than St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford?
On the Success Index (England), St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 84.9 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 St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School and St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford?
About 424 m in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School: 183. St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School and St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford rank in South East?
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School is 214th of 2,471 and St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford is 296th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).