Oxford Spires Academy vs St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–19
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1351
314
Capacity
1050
420
Occupancy
129%
75%
FSM %
26.8%
30.5%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Nov 2023
Jun 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
47.7
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
51.6%
-
KS2 Reading
-
63%
KS2 Maths
-
68%
KS2 Writing
-
66%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
B-
-
Points Per Entry
35.0
-
Best 3 A-Levels
B-
-
AAB+ %
24%
-
Value Added
Above average
-
A-Level Students
71
-
Retention
96%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
29%
-
Degree course
73%
-
Any L4+ destination
81%
-
Apprenticeships
6%
-
Cohort size
100
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
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Top subjects
Mathematics (80)
Sociology (68)
Psychology (62)
Biology (58)
Mathematics (54)
Biology (52)
Chemistry (50)
Business Studies:Single (48)