Little Harrowden Community Primary School vs Oakway Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Harrowden Community Primary School
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
170 students
Oakway Academy
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
555 students
| Measure | Little Harrowden Community Primary School Wellingborough, East Midlands | Oakway Academy Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #956 of 1,516 | #924 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10755 of 15,697 | #10485 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 170 | 555 |
| Pupils on roll | 170 | 555 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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 | Wellingborough | Wellingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.littleharrowdenprimary.net | www.oakwayacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakway Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.4 vs 37.3).
- •Little Harrowden Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 53%).
- •Oakway Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Oakway Academy is the larger school with 555 students compared with 170.
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 Little Harrowden Community Primary School better than Oakway Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oakway Academy ranks higher (38.4 vs 37.3 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 Little Harrowden Community Primary School and Oakway Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Wellingborough and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Little Harrowden Community Primary School: 170. Oakway Academy: 555. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Harrowden Community Primary School and Oakway Academy rank in East Midlands?
Little Harrowden Community Primary School is 956th of 1,516 and Oakway Academy is 924th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).