Burstow Primary School vs Oakwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burstow Primary School
Horley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
385 students
Oakwood School
Horley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,610 students
| Measure | Burstow Primary School Horley, South East | Oakwood School Horley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1995 of 2,471 | #354 of 679 |
| National rank | #12162 of 15,697 | #2066 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 385 | 1,610 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 1,610 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Horley | Horley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burstowschool.org | www.oakwood.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 30.2).
- •Oakwood School is the larger school with 1,610 students compared with 385.
- •Burstow Primary School is a academy school while Oakwood School 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 Burstow Primary School better than Oakwood School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakwood School ranks higher (48.0 vs 30.2 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 Burstow Primary School and Oakwood School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Horley and Horley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burstow Primary School: 385. Oakwood School: 1,610. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burstow Primary School and Oakwood School rank in South East?
Burstow Primary School is 1995th of 2,471 and Oakwood School is 354th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).