Bishopshalt School vs Oak Wood School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishopshalt School
Uxbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,239 students
Oak Wood School
Uxbridge · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,275 students
| Measure | Bishopshalt School Uxbridge, London | Oak Wood School Uxbridge, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #134 of 640 | #541 of 640 |
| National rank | #621 of 4,090 | #3307 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,239 | 1,275 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,239 | 1,275 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 36.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.7 | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 70.8% | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.4% | 53.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.67 | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | 38.6 | 25.0 |
| town | Uxbridge | Uxbridge |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bishopshalt.hillingdon.sch.uk/ | www.oakwoodschool.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishopshalt School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 23.2).
- •Oak Wood School is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 1,239.
- •Bishopshalt School is a academy school while Oak Wood School is a local authority 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 Bishopshalt School better than Oak Wood School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishopshalt School ranks higher (79.9 vs 23.2 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 Bishopshalt School and Oak Wood School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Uxbridge and Uxbridge in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishopshalt School: 1,239. Oak Wood School: 1,275. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishopshalt School and Oak Wood School rank in London?
Bishopshalt School is 134th of 640 and Oak Wood School is 541st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).