Oakdale Primary School vs Saint Michael CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 629 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakdale Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
400 students
Saint Michael CofE Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
| Measure | Oakdale Primary School Peterborough, East of England | Saint Michael CofE Primary School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #313 of 1,872 | #1163 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2415 of 15,697 | #9593 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 400 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 2% |
| 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.oakdale.peterborough.sch.uk | www.stmichaelschurchschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oakdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 42.6).
- •Oakdale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 64%).
- •Oakdale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 2%).
- •Saint Michael CofE Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 400.
- •Oakdale Primary School is a local authority school while Saint Michael CofE Primary School is a academy 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 Oakdale Primary School better than Saint Michael CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakdale Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 42.6 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 Oakdale Primary School and Saint Michael CofE Primary School?
About 629 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakdale Primary School: 400. Saint Michael CofE Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakdale Primary School and Saint Michael CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
Oakdale Primary School is 313th of 1,872 and Saint Michael CofE Primary School is 1163rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).