Oaklands Infant School vs St Anne's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 418 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oaklands Infant School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
168 students
St Anne's School
Chelmsford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
107 students
| Measure | Oaklands Infant School Chelmsford, East of England | St Anne's School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #107 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #806 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 168 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 168 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.oaklands-inf.essex.sch.uk/ | stannesprep.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oaklands Infant School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 107.
- •Oaklands Infant School is a academy school while St Anne's School 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 Oaklands Infant School better than St Anne's School?
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 Oaklands Infant School and St Anne's School?
About 418 m in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oaklands Infant School: 168. St Anne's School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oaklands Infant School and St Anne's School rank in East of England?
Oaklands Infant School is 107th of 1,872 and St Anne's School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).