Gaynes School vs Oakfields Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 617 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaynes School
Upminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
501 students
Oakfields Preparatory School
Upminster · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Gaynes School Upminster, London | Oakfields Preparatory School Upminster, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #184 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #862 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 501 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 501 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 22% | – |
| Capacity filled | 52.2% | 96.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.64 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Upminster | Upminster |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gaynes.havering.sch.uk/ | www.oakfieldspreparatoryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gaynes School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 221.
- •Gaynes School is a academy school while Oakfields Preparatory School is a independent 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 Gaynes School better than Oakfields Preparatory 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 Gaynes School and Oakfields Preparatory School?
About 617 m in a straight line, between Upminster and Upminster in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gaynes School: 501. Oakfields Preparatory School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gaynes School and Oakfields Preparatory School rank in London?
Gaynes School is 184th of 640 and Oakfields Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).