St Edward's School vs St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edward's School
Oxford · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
809 students
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
Oxford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
391 students
| Measure | St Edward's School Oxford, South East | St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #598 of 679 | #296 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3659 of 4,090 | #1451 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 809 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 809 | 391 |
| Free school meals | – | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 10.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.88 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.1 | – |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stedwardsoxford.org | philandjim.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 18.4).
- •St Edward's School is the larger school with 809 students compared with 391.
- •St Edward's School is a independent school while St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford 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 St Edward's School better than St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford?
On the Success Index (England), St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford ranks higher (84.9 vs 18.4 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 Edward's School and St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edward's School: 809. St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edward's School and St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford rank in South East?
St Edward's School is 598th of 679 and St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford is 296th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).