Oakdene Primary Academy vs Pentland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakdene Primary Academy
Billingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
299 students
Pentland Primary School
Billingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
238 students
| Measure | Oakdene Primary Academy Billingham, North East | Pentland Primary School Billingham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #127 of 811 | #776 of 811 |
| National rank | #2635 of 15,697 | #15323 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 299 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 299 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 41.2% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 65.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | 34% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 0% |
| 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 | Billingham | Billingham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.oakdeneprimary.org.uk | pentlandprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakdene Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 9.2).
- •Oakdene Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 34%).
- •Oakdene Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 0%).
- •Oakdene Primary Academy is the larger school with 299 students compared with 238.
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 Oakdene Primary Academy better than Pentland Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakdene Primary Academy ranks higher (77.1 vs 9.2 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 Oakdene Primary Academy and Pentland Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Billingham and Billingham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakdene Primary Academy: 299. Pentland Primary School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakdene Primary Academy and Pentland Primary School rank in North East?
Oakdene Primary Academy is 127th of 811 and Pentland Primary School is 776th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).