Oakwood Primary School vs Sandridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood Primary School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
317 students
Sandridge School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
| Measure | Oakwood Primary School St Albans, East of England | Sandridge School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #356 of 1,872 | #1080 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2771 of 15,697 | #8952 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 317 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 317 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 55.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 17% |
| 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 | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.oakwood.herts.sch.uk/ | www.sandridge.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.3 vs 45.6).
- •Oakwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 53%).
- •Sandridge School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 11%).
- •Oakwood Primary School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 130.
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 Oakwood Primary School better than Sandridge School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakwood Primary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 45.6 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 Primary School and Sandridge School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakwood Primary School: 317. Sandridge School: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakwood Primary School and Sandridge School rank in East of England?
Oakwood Primary School is 356th of 1,872 and Sandridge School is 1080th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).