Oakwood Primary School vs Verulam School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 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
Verulam School
St Albans · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
987 students
| Measure | Oakwood Primary School St Albans, East of England | Verulam School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #356 of 1,872 | #103 of 460 |
| National rank | #2771 of 15,697 | #851 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 317 | 987 |
| Pupils on roll | 317 | 987 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.2 |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.oakwood.herts.sch.uk/ | www.verulamschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.3 vs 73.7).
- •Verulam School is the larger school with 987 students compared with 317.
- •Oakwood Primary School is a local authority school while Verulam School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Oakwood Primary School is co-educational and Verulam School is boys.
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 Verulam School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakwood Primary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 73.7 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 Verulam School?
About 1.1 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. Verulam School: 987. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakwood Primary School and Verulam School rank in East of England?
Oakwood Primary School is 356th of 1,872 and Verulam School is 103rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).