Oak Tree Primary School vs St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary 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.
Oak Tree Primary School
Burgess Hill · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Burgess Hill · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
| Measure | Oak Tree Primary School Burgess Hill, South East | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Burgess Hill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1196 of 2,471 | #363 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6762 of 15,697 | #1837 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 408 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 64.8% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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 | Burgess Hill | Burgess Hill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | oaktreeprimary.co.uk/ | www.st-wilfrids-burgesshill.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 55.7).
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 408.
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 Oak Tree Primary School better than St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 55.7 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 Oak Tree Primary School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Burgess Hill and Burgess Hill in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oak Tree Primary School: 408. St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oak Tree Primary School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Oak Tree Primary School is 1196th of 2,471 and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is 363rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).