Oak Wood School vs St Helen's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 919 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Wood School
Uxbridge · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,275 students
St Helen's College
Uxbridge · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
353 students
| Measure | Oak Wood School Uxbridge, London | St Helen's College Uxbridge, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #541 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #3307 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,275 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,275 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 36.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.0 | – |
| town | Uxbridge | Uxbridge |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.oakwoodschool.uk | www.sthelenscollege.com |
The verdict
- •Oak Wood School is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 353.
- •Oak Wood School is a local authority school while St Helen's College 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 Oak Wood School better than St Helen's College?
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 Oak Wood School and St Helen's College?
About 919 m in a straight line, between Uxbridge and Uxbridge in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oak Wood School: 1,275. St Helen's College: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oak Wood School and St Helen's College rank in London?
Oak Wood School is 541st of 640 and St Helen's College is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).