Abbotswood Junior School vs Oakfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 691 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbotswood Junior School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
629 students
Oakfield Academy
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
| Measure | Abbotswood Junior School Southampton, South East | Oakfield Academy Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1616 of 2,471 | #792 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9452 of 15,697 | #4391 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 629 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 629 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 14% |
| 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 | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.abbotswood.hants.sch.uk/ | www.oakfield.academy |
The verdict
- •Oakfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 43.2).
- •Oakfield Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 60%).
- •Oakfield Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 9%).
- •Abbotswood Junior School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 162.
- •Abbotswood Junior School is a local authority school while Oakfield 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 Abbotswood Junior School better than Oakfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oakfield Academy ranks higher (67.4 vs 43.2 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 Abbotswood Junior School and Oakfield Academy?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbotswood Junior School: 629. Oakfield Academy: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbotswood Junior School and Oakfield Academy rank in South East?
Abbotswood Junior School is 1616th of 2,471 and Oakfield Academy is 792nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).