Ardingly College vs Oathall Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardingly College
Haywards Heath · Independent all-through · Ages 2–20
1,056 students
Oathall Community College
Haywards Heath · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,341 students
| Measure | Ardingly College Haywards Heath, South East | Oathall Community College Haywards Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #591 of 679 | #158 of 679 |
| National rank | #3622 of 4,090 | #633 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–20 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,056 | 1,341 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,056 | 1,341 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.5% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 7.0 | 51.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 58% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 74.5% |
| EBacc average points | 0.18 | 4.81 |
| A level points per entry | 43.7 | – |
| town | Haywards Heath | Haywards Heath |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ardingly.com | www.oathall.org |
The verdict
- •Oathall Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 18.9).
- •Oathall Community College is the larger school with 1,341 students compared with 1,056.
- •Ardingly College is a independent school while Oathall Community College 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 Ardingly College better than Oathall Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Oathall Community College ranks higher (79.5 vs 18.9 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 Ardingly College and Oathall Community College?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Haywards Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ardingly College: 1,056. Oathall Community College: 1,341. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ardingly College and Oathall Community College rank in South East?
Ardingly College is 591st of 679 and Oathall Community College is 158th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).