Nettlebed Community School vs The Oratory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 6.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nettlebed Community School
Henley-on-Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
165 students
The Oratory School
Reading · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
287 students
| Measure | Nettlebed Community School Henley-on-Thames, South East | The Oratory School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #198 of 2,471 | #624 of 679 |
| National rank | #956 of 15,697 | #3775 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 165 | 287 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 287 |
| Free school meals | 11% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 63.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 29.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.7 |
| town | Henley-on-Thames | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.nettlebed.oxon.sch.uk | www.oratory.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Nettlebed Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 15.9).
- •The Oratory School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 165.
- •Nettlebed Community School is a local authority school while The Oratory 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 Nettlebed Community School better than The Oratory School?
On the Success Index (England), Nettlebed Community School ranks higher (88.7 vs 15.9 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 Nettlebed Community School and The Oratory School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Henley-on-Thames and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nettlebed Community School: 165. The Oratory School: 287. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nettlebed Community School and The Oratory School rank in South East?
Nettlebed Community School is 198th of 2,471 and The Oratory School is 624th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).