Oaklands School vs The Alderton Junior School
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
The Alderton Junior School
Loughton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
225 students
| Measure | Oaklands School Loughton, East of England | The Alderton Junior School Loughton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1311 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #10800 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 264 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 264 | 225 |
| Free school meals | – | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Loughton | Loughton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.oaklandsschool.co.uk | ajs.efspt.org/ |
The verdict
- •Oaklands School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 225.
- •Oaklands School is a independent school while The Alderton Junior 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 Oaklands School better than The Alderton Junior 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 School and The Alderton Junior School?
About 1.6 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 Junior School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oaklands School and The Alderton Junior School rank in East of England?
Oaklands School is unranked and The Alderton Junior School is 1311th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).