Oaklands School vs The Alderton Infant School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 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
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery
Loughton · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
207 students
| Measure | Oaklands School Loughton, East of England | The Alderton Infant School and Nursery Loughton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #829 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #6880 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 264 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 264 | 207 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 115% |
| 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 | Loughton | Loughton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.oaklandsschool.co.uk | www.ais.efspt.org |
The verdict
- •Oaklands School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 207.
- •Oaklands School is a independent school while The Alderton Infant School and Nursery 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 The Alderton Infant School and Nursery?
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 The Alderton Infant School and Nursery?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Loughton and Loughton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oaklands School: 264. The Alderton Infant School and Nursery: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oaklands School and The Alderton Infant School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Oaklands School is unranked and The Alderton Infant School and Nursery is 829th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).