Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill vs Oak Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
Oak Tree Primary School
Burgess Hill · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
| Measure | Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill Burgess Hill, South East | Oak Tree Primary School Burgess Hill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #706 of 2,471 | #1196 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3832 of 15,697 | #6762 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 403 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Burgess Hill | Burgess Hill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.birchwoodgrove.org.uk | oaktreeprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 55.7).
- •Oak Tree Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 403.
- •Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill is a local authority school while Oak Tree Primary School 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill better than Oak Tree Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill ranks higher (70.4 vs 55.7 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 Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill and Oak Tree Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Burgess Hill and Burgess Hill in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill: 403. Oak Tree Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill and Oak Tree Primary School rank in South East?
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill is 706th of 2,471 and Oak Tree Primary School is 1196th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).