Oakdale Primary School vs Southfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 449 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
Southfields Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
540 students
| Measure | Oakdale Primary School Peterborough, East of England | Southfields Primary School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #313 of 1,872 | #1628 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2415 of 15,697 | #13644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 400 | 540 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 540 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 5% |
| 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.southfieldsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 22.3).
- •Oakdale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 45%).
- •Oakdale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Southfields Primary School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 400.
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 Southfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakdale Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 22.3 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 Oakdale Primary School and Southfields Primary School?
About 449 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakdale Primary School: 400. Southfields Primary School: 540. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakdale Primary School and Southfields Primary School rank in East of England?
Oakdale Primary School is 313th of 1,872 and Southfields Primary School is 1628th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).