Oak Wood School vs Swakeleys School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 131 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
Swakeleys School for Girls
Uxbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,404 students
| Measure | Oak Wood School Uxbridge, London | Swakeleys School for Girls Uxbridge, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #541 of 640 | #188 of 640 |
| National rank | #3307 of 4,090 | #879 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,275 | 1,404 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,275 | 1,404 |
| Free school meals | 36.6% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 119.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | 55.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.3% | 56.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.1% | 79.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | 4.80 |
| A level points per entry | 25.0 | 35.2 |
| town | Uxbridge | Uxbridge |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.oakwoodschool.uk | swakeleys.hillingdon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Swakeleys School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 23.2).
- •Swakeleys School for Girls is the larger school with 1,404 students compared with 1,275.
- •Oak Wood School is a local authority school while Swakeleys School for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Oak Wood School is co-educational and Swakeleys School for Girls is girls.
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 Swakeleys School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Swakeleys School for Girls ranks higher (73.0 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 Oak Wood School and Swakeleys School for Girls?
About 131 m in a straight line, between Uxbridge and Uxbridge in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oak Wood School: 1,275. Swakeleys School for Girls: 1,404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oak Wood School and Swakeleys School for Girls rank in London?
Oak Wood School is 541st of 640 and Swakeleys School for Girls is 188th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).