Oakfield Community Primary School vs Ormiston Chadwick Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakfield Community Primary School
Widnes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
291 students
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Widnes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
884 students
| Measure | Oakfield Community Primary School Widnes, North West | Ormiston Chadwick Academy Widnes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2037 of 2,286 | #360 of 536 |
| National rank | #14569 of 15,697 | #2997 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 291 | 884 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 884 |
| Free school meals | 45.6% | 51.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.2% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Widnes | Widnes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.oakfieldwidnes.co.uk/ | www.ormistonchadwickacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ormiston Chadwick Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.2 vs 16.0).
- •Ormiston Chadwick Academy is the larger school with 884 students compared with 291.
- •Oakfield Community Primary School is a local authority school while Ormiston Chadwick 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakfield Community Primary School better than Ormiston Chadwick Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ormiston Chadwick Academy ranks higher (29.2 vs 16.0 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 Oakfield Community Primary School and Ormiston Chadwick Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Widnes and Widnes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakfield Community Primary School: 291. Ormiston Chadwick Academy: 884. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakfield Community Primary School and Ormiston Chadwick Academy rank in North West?
Oakfield Community Primary School is 2037th of 2,286 and Ormiston Chadwick Academy is 360th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).