Oakway Academy vs Refocus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakway Academy
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
555 students
Refocus
Wellingborough · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
63 students
| Measure | Oakway Academy Wellingborough, East Midlands | Refocus Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #924 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #10485 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 14–16 |
| Students | 555 | 63 |
| Pupils on roll | 555 | 63 |
| Free school meals | 27.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.oakwayacademy.org.uk | www.refocus.school |
The verdict
- •Oakway Academy is the larger school with 555 students compared with 63.
- •Oakway Academy is a academy school while Refocus is a independent 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 Oakway Academy better than Refocus?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oakway Academy and Refocus?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wellingborough and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakway Academy: 555. Refocus: 63. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakway Academy and Refocus rank in East Midlands?
Oakway Academy is 924th of 1,516 and Refocus is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).