Noadswood School vs Oakwood Park Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 141 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Noadswood School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,102 students
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,100 students
| Measure | Noadswood School Southampton, South East | Oakwood Park Grammar School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #306 of 679 | #46 of 679 |
| National rank | #1678 of 4,090 | #158 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,102 | 1,100 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,102 | 1,100 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 8.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 106.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | 68.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.3% | 93% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.3% | 97.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | 6.60 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.5 |
| town | Southampton | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.noadswood.hants.sch.uk/ | www.opgs.org |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Park Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.7 vs 55.8).
- •Noadswood School is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 1,100.
- •Noadswood School is co-educational and Oakwood Park Grammar School is boys.
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 Noadswood School better than Oakwood Park Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakwood Park Grammar School ranks higher (93.7 vs 55.8 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 Noadswood School and Oakwood Park Grammar School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Noadswood School: 1,102. Oakwood Park Grammar School: 1,100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Noadswood School and Oakwood Park Grammar School rank in South East?
Noadswood School is 306th of 679 and Oakwood Park Grammar School is 46th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).