Gracewood Academy vs Oakmere Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gracewood Academy
Potters Bar · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
420 students
Oakmere Primary School
Potters Bar · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Gracewood Academy Potters Bar, East of England | Oakmere Primary School Potters Bar, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #267 of 460 | #1508 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2165 of 4,090 | #12513 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 420 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 38.8% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Potters Bar | Potters Bar |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gracewood.futureacademies.org/ | www.oakmere.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Gracewood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.0 vs 28.5).
- •Gracewood Academy is the larger school with 420 students compared with 226.
- •Gracewood Academy is a academy school while Oakmere Primary 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 Gracewood Academy better than Oakmere Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gracewood Academy ranks higher (46.0 vs 28.5 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 Gracewood Academy and Oakmere Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Potters Bar and Potters Bar in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gracewood Academy: 420. Oakmere Primary School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gracewood Academy and Oakmere Primary School rank in East of England?
Gracewood Academy is 267th of 460 and Oakmere Primary School is 1508th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).