Oakdene Primary Academy vs St Michael's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 601 m 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
St Michael's Catholic Academy
Billingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
892 students
| Measure | Oakdene Primary Academy Billingham, North East | St Michael's Catholic Academy Billingham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #127 of 811 | #117 of 185 |
| National rank | #2635 of 15,697 | #2640 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 299 | 892 |
| Pupils on roll | 299 | 892 |
| Free school meals | 41.2% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Billingham | Billingham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.oakdeneprimary.org.uk | stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oakdene Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 36.3).
- •St Michael's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 892 students compared with 299.
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 St Michael's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oakdene Primary Academy ranks higher (77.1 vs 36.3 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 St Michael's Catholic Academy?
About 601 m in a straight line, between Billingham and Billingham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakdene Primary Academy: 299. St Michael's Catholic Academy: 892. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakdene Primary Academy and St Michael's Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Oakdene Primary Academy is 127th of 811 and St Michael's Catholic Academy is 117th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).