Eling Infant School and Nursery vs Oakfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eling Infant School and Nursery
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
160 students
Oakfield Academy
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
| Measure | Eling Infant School and Nursery Southampton, South East | Oakfield Academy Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1422 of 2,471 | #792 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8242 of 15,697 | #4391 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 160 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 118.5% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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 | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.elinginfant.co.uk/ | www.oakfield.academy |
The verdict
- •Oakfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 48.9).
- •Oakfield Academy is the larger school with 162 students compared with 160.
- •Eling Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school while Oakfield Academy 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 Eling Infant School and Nursery better than Oakfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oakfield Academy ranks higher (67.4 vs 48.9 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 Eling Infant School and Nursery and Oakfield Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eling Infant School and Nursery: 160. Oakfield Academy: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eling Infant School and Nursery and Oakfield Academy rank in South East?
Eling Infant School and Nursery is 1422nd of 2,471 and Oakfield Academy is 792nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).