Oakdene Primary Academy vs St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 744 m 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
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
Prescot · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
279 students
| Measure | Oakdene Primary Academy Prescot, North West | St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #181 of 2,286 | #123 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1388 of 15,697 | #958 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 206 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| 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 | Prescot | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.oakdeneprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stbartholomewrainhill.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 85.3).
- •St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 206.
- •Oakdene Primary Academy is a academy school while St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Oakdene Primary Academy better than St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (88.7 vs 85.3 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 Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School?
About 744 m in a straight line, between Prescot and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakdene Primary Academy: 206. St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakdene Primary Academy and St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Oakdene Primary Academy is 181st of 2,286 and St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School is 123rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).