Oakway Academy vs The Avenue Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 933 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakway Academy
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
555 students
The Avenue Infant School
Wellingborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
165 students
| Measure | Oakway Academy Wellingborough, East Midlands | The Avenue Infant School Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #924 of 1,516 | #450 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10485 of 15,697 | #5892 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 555 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 555 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 27.2% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 91.7% |
| 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.theavenueinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Avenue Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 38.4).
- •Oakway Academy is the larger school with 555 students compared with 165.
- •Oakway Academy is a academy school while The Avenue Infant School 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 Oakway Academy better than The Avenue Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), The Avenue Infant School ranks higher (59.8 vs 38.4 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 Oakway Academy and The Avenue Infant School?
About 933 m in a straight line, between Wellingborough and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakway Academy: 555. The Avenue Infant School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakway Academy and The Avenue Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Oakway Academy is 924th of 1,516 and The Avenue Infant School is 450th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).