Oakdene Primary Academy vs Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakdene Primary Academy
Prescot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Prescot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
730 students
| Measure | Oakdene Primary Academy Prescot, North West | Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #181 of 2,286 | #510 of 536 |
| National rank | #1388 of 15,697 | #3943 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 206 | 730 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 730 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 48.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 69.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 11.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 34.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Prescot | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.oakdeneprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stedmundarrowsmithcatholicacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Oakdene Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 10.5).
- •Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is the larger school with 730 students compared with 206.
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 Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oakdene Primary Academy ranks higher (85.3 vs 10.5 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 Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Prescot and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakdene Primary Academy: 206. Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy: 730. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakdene Primary Academy and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Oakdene Primary Academy is 181st of 2,286 and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is 510th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).