Charlton Primary School vs Oaklands School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 137 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlton Primary School
Wantage · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
444 students
Oaklands School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
| Measure | Charlton Primary School Wantage, South East | Oaklands School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #620 of 2,471 | #1576 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3390 of 15,697 | #9168 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 444 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 444 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 40.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 | Wantage | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.charltonprimary.com | www.oaklands.medway.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Charlton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 44.6).
- •Charlton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 70%).
- •Charlton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
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 Charlton Primary School better than Oaklands School?
On the Success Index (England), Charlton Primary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 44.6 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 Charlton Primary School and Oaklands School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Wantage and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charlton Primary School: 444. Oaklands School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlton Primary School and Oaklands School rank in South East?
Charlton Primary School is 620th of 2,471 and Oaklands School is 1576th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).