North Waltham Primary School vs Oakley Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Waltham Primary School
Basingstoke · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
139 students
Oakley Infant School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
182 students
| Measure | North Waltham Primary School Basingstoke, South East | Oakley Infant School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #276 of 2,471 | #209 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1331 of 15,697 | #1003 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 139 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 101.1% |
| 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 | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.northwaltham.hants.sch.uk | www.oakley-inf.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oakley Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 85.7).
- •Oakley Infant School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 139.
- •North Waltham Primary School is a academy school while Oakley Infant School is a local authority 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 North Waltham Primary School better than Oakley Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakley Infant School ranks higher (88.3 vs 85.7 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 North Waltham Primary School and Oakley Infant School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Waltham Primary School: 139. Oakley Infant School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Waltham Primary School and Oakley Infant School rank in South East?
North Waltham Primary School is 276th of 2,471 and Oakley Infant School is 209th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).