Oaks Park High School vs The Palmer Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oaks Park High School
Ilford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,783 students
The Palmer Catholic Academy
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,132 students
| Measure | Oaks Park High School Ilford, London | The Palmer Catholic Academy Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #198 of 640 | #347 of 640 |
| National rank | #927 of 4,090 | #1767 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,783 | 1,132 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,783 | 1,132 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.5 | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.6% | 47.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.5% | 74% |
| EBacc average points | 4.94 | 4.39 |
| A level points per entry | 35.2 | 30.9 |
| town | Ilford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | oakspark.co.uk/ | www.tpc.academy |
The verdict
- •Oaks Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 54.1).
- •Oaks Park High School is the larger school with 1,783 students compared with 1,132.
- •Oaks Park High School is a local authority school while The Palmer Catholic 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 Oaks Park High School better than The Palmer Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oaks Park High School ranks higher (72.2 vs 54.1 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 Oaks Park High School and The Palmer Catholic Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oaks Park High School: 1,783. The Palmer Catholic Academy: 1,132. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oaks Park High School and The Palmer Catholic Academy rank in London?
Oaks Park High School is 198th of 640 and The Palmer Catholic Academy is 347th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).