Oaklands School vs St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oaklands School
Loughton · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
264 students
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill
Buckhurst Hill · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
412 students
| Measure | Oaklands School Loughton, East of England | St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill Buckhurst Hill, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #626 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #5100 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 264 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 264 | 412 |
| Free school meals | – | 5.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Loughton | Buckhurst Hill |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.oaklandsschool.co.uk | www.st-johns-school.com/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill is the larger school with 412 students compared with 264.
- •Oaklands School is a independent school while St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill 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 Oaklands School better than St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill?
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 School and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Loughton and Buckhurst Hill in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oaklands School: 264. St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oaklands School and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill rank in East of England?
Oaklands School is unranked and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill is 626th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).