Oakwood Infant and Nursery School vs St Clare's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Clacton-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
299 students
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Clacton-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
362 students
| Measure | Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Clacton-on-Sea, East of England | St Clare's Catholic Primary School Clacton-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1796 of 1,872 | #893 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14856 of 15,697 | #7356 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 299 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 299 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.1% | 114.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| 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 | Clacton-on-Sea | Clacton-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.oakwoodinfantsandnurseryschool.co.uk | www.st-clares.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 13.6).
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 299.
- •Oakwood Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while St Clare's Catholic Primary 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakwood Infant and Nursery School better than St Clare's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Clare's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 13.6 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 Oakwood Infant and Nursery School and St Clare's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Clacton-on-Sea and Clacton-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School: 299. St Clare's Catholic Primary School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakwood Infant and Nursery School and St Clare's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School is 1796th of 1,872 and St Clare's Catholic Primary School is 893rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).