Harlands Primary School vs Oathall Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlands Primary School
Haywards Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
453 students
Oathall Community College
Haywards Heath · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,341 students
| Measure | Harlands Primary School Haywards Heath, South East | Oathall Community College Haywards Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1554 of 2,471 | #158 of 679 |
| National rank | #9048 of 15,697 | #633 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 453 | 1,341 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 1,341 |
| Free school meals | 3.1% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.harlandsprimaryschool.org | www.oathall.org |
The verdict
- •Oathall Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 45.1).
- •Oathall Community College is the larger school with 1,341 students compared with 453.
- •Harlands Primary School is a academy 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 Harlands Primary School better than Oathall Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Oathall Community College ranks higher (79.5 vs 45.1 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 Harlands Primary School and Oathall Community College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Haywards Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harlands Primary School: 453. Oathall Community College: 1,341. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harlands Primary School and Oathall Community College rank in South East?
Harlands Primary School is 1554th of 2,471 and Oathall Community College is 158th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).