Everest Community Academy vs Oakridge Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Everest Community Academy
Basingstoke · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
740 students
Oakridge Junior School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
345 students
| Measure | Everest Community Academy Basingstoke, South East | Oakridge Junior School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #590 of 679 | #533 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3617 of 4,090 | #2885 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 740 | 345 |
| Pupils on roll | 740 | 345 |
| Free school meals | 35.1% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.84 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.everestcommunityacademy.org/ | www.oakridgeschoolsfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakridge Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.6 vs 19.0).
- •Everest Community Academy is the larger school with 740 students compared with 345.
- •Everest Community Academy is a academy school while Oakridge Junior 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 Everest Community Academy better than Oakridge Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakridge Junior School ranks higher (75.6 vs 19.0 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 Everest Community Academy and Oakridge Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Everest Community Academy: 740. Oakridge Junior School: 345. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Everest Community Academy and Oakridge Junior School rank in South East?
Everest Community Academy is 590th of 679 and Oakridge Junior School is 533rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).