Hartland High School vs Oakbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartland High School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
589 students
Oakbank School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
300 students
| Measure | Hartland High School Reading, South East | Oakbank School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #618 of 679 | #459 of 679 |
| National rank | #3747 of 4,090 | #2868 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 589 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 589 | 300 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 62% | 53.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.oakbankschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakbank School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.8 vs 16.5).
- •Hartland High School is the larger school with 589 students compared with 300.
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 Hartland High School better than Oakbank School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakbank School ranks higher (31.8 vs 16.5 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 Hartland High School and Oakbank School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartland High School: 589. Oakbank School: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartland High School and Oakbank School rank in South East?
Hartland High School is 618th of 679 and Oakbank School is 459th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).