St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley vs St Francis Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 863 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
314 students
St Francis Church of England Primary School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
| Measure | St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley Oxford, South East | St Francis Church of England Primary School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2102 of 2,471 | #2138 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12873 of 15,697 | #13050 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 314 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 30.5% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 74.8% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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.st-christophers-pri.oxon.sch.uk | www.st-francis.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.7 vs 25.7).
- •St Francis Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 53%).
- •St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley is the larger school with 314 students compared with 211.
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 Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley better than St Francis Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley ranks higher (26.7 vs 25.7 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 Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley and St Francis Church of England Primary School?
About 863 m in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley: 314. St Francis Church of England Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley and St Francis Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley is 2102nd of 2,471 and St Francis Church of England Primary School is 2138th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).