Grovelands Primary School vs Walton Oak Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grovelands Primary School
Walton on Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
482 students
Walton Oak Primary School
Walton-on-Thames · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
421 students
| Measure | Grovelands Primary School Walton on Thames, South East | Walton Oak Primary School Walton-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #576 of 2,471 | #1140 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3105 of 15,697 | #6428 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 482 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 114.8% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 11% |
| 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 | Walton on Thames | Walton-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.grovelands.surrey.sch.uk | www.waltonoakprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Grovelands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 57.2).
- •Grovelands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 69%).
- •Grovelands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 11%).
- •Grovelands Primary School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 421.
- •Grovelands Primary School is a local authority school while Walton Oak Primary School 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 Grovelands Primary School better than Walton Oak Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Grovelands Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 57.2 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 Grovelands Primary School and Walton Oak Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Walton on Thames and Walton-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grovelands Primary School: 482. Walton Oak Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grovelands Primary School and Walton Oak Primary School rank in South East?
Grovelands Primary School is 576th of 2,471 and Walton Oak Primary School is 1140th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).