Great Walstead School vs Oathall Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Walstead School
Haywards Heath · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
293 students
Oathall Community College
Haywards Heath · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,341 students
| Measure | Great Walstead School Haywards Heath, South East | Oathall Community College Haywards Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #158 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #633 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 293 | 1,341 |
| Pupils on roll | 293 | 1,341 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 65.1% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Haywards Heath | Haywards Heath |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.greatwalstead.co.uk | www.oathall.org |
The verdict
- •Oathall Community College is the larger school with 1,341 students compared with 293.
- •Great Walstead School is a independent school while Oathall Community College 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 Great Walstead School better than Oathall Community College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Great Walstead School and Oathall Community College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Haywards Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Walstead School: 293. Oathall Community College: 1,341. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Walstead School and Oathall Community College rank in South East?
Great Walstead School is unranked and Oathall Community College is 158th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).