John Wood School & Nursery vs Oasis Academy Shirley Park
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Wood School & Nursery
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
310 students
Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,017 students
| Measure | John Wood School & Nursery Croydon, London | Oasis Academy Shirley Park Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1611 of 1,720 | #418 of 640 |
| National rank | #13293 of 15,697 | #2271 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 310 | 1,017 |
| Pupils on roll | 310 | 1,017 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 51% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 52% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.0 |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.johnwoodschool.com | www.oasisacademyshirleypark.org |
The verdict
- •Oasis Academy Shirley Park scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 24.4).
- •Oasis Academy Shirley Park does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 56%).
- •Oasis Academy Shirley Park does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Oasis Academy Shirley Park is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 310.
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 John Wood School & Nursery better than Oasis Academy Shirley Park?
On the Success Index (England), Oasis Academy Shirley Park ranks higher (44.1 vs 24.4 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 John Wood School & Nursery and Oasis Academy Shirley Park?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Wood School & Nursery: 310. Oasis Academy Shirley Park: 1,017. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Wood School & Nursery and Oasis Academy Shirley Park rank in London?
John Wood School & Nursery is 1611th of 1,720 and Oasis Academy Shirley Park is 418th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).