Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery vs Oakhyrst Grange School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
Caterham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
462 students
Oakhyrst Grange School
Caterham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
139 students
| Measure | Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery Caterham, South East | Oakhyrst Grange School Caterham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1299 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #7410 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 462 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 110% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Caterham | Caterham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hillcroftschool.org/ | www.oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 462 students compared with 139.
- •Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is a academy school while Oakhyrst Grange School is a independent 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 Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery better than Oakhyrst Grange School?
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 Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery and Oakhyrst Grange School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Caterham and Caterham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery: 462. Oakhyrst Grange School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery and Oakhyrst Grange School rank in South East?
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is 1299th of 2,471 and Oakhyrst Grange School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).