Oak Gardens Primary School vs Tidemill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 716 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Gardens Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
166 students
Tidemill Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
| Measure | Oak Gardens Primary School London, London | Tidemill Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1205 of 1,720 | #705 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #8094 of 15,697 | #4169 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 166 | 427 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 427 |
| Free school meals | 44.6% | 44.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 19% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.oakgardens.lewisham.sch.uk | www.tidemillacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Tidemill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 49.6).
- •Tidemill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 71%).
- •Tidemill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 6%).
- •Tidemill Academy is the larger school with 427 students compared with 166.
- •Oak Gardens Primary School is a local authority school while Tidemill Academy is a academy 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 Oak Gardens Primary School better than Tidemill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Tidemill Academy ranks higher (68.6 vs 49.6 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 Oak Gardens Primary School and Tidemill Academy?
About 716 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oak Gardens Primary School: 166. Tidemill Academy: 427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oak Gardens Primary School and Tidemill Academy rank in London?
Oak Gardens Primary School is 1205th of 1,720 and Tidemill Academy is 705th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).