Lordswood School vs Oaklands 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.
Lordswood School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
409 students
Oaklands School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
| Measure | Lordswood School Chatham, South East | Oaklands School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1009 of 2,471 | #1576 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5629 of 15,697 | #9168 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 409 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 444 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 40.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| 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 | Chatham | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lordswood-gst.org | www.oaklands.medway.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lordswood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 44.6).
- •Lordswood School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 70%).
- •Lordswood School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Oaklands School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 409.
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 Lordswood School better than Oaklands School?
On the Success Index (England), Lordswood School ranks higher (61.1 vs 44.6 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 Lordswood School and Oaklands School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lordswood School: 409. Oaklands School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lordswood School and Oaklands School rank in South East?
Lordswood School is 1009th of 2,471 and Oaklands School is 1576th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).