Barming Primary School vs Oakwood Park Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barming Primary School
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
480 students
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,100 students
| Measure | Barming Primary School Maidstone, South East | Oakwood Park Grammar School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2035 of 2,471 | #46 of 679 |
| National rank | #12459 of 15,697 | #158 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 480 | 1,100 |
| Pupils on roll | 480 | 1,100 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 8.1% |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 106.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 68.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 93% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 97.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.60 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.5 |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barming.kent.sch.uk/ | www.opgs.org |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Park Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.7 vs 28.8).
- •Oakwood Park Grammar School is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 480.
- •Barming Primary School is co-educational and Oakwood Park Grammar School is boys.
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 Barming Primary School better than Oakwood Park Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakwood Park Grammar School ranks higher (93.7 vs 28.8 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 Barming Primary School and Oakwood Park Grammar School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barming Primary School: 480. Oakwood Park Grammar School: 1,100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barming Primary School and Oakwood Park Grammar School rank in South East?
Barming Primary School is 2035th of 2,471 and Oakwood Park Grammar School is 46th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).