Oakgrove School vs Shepherdswell Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakgrove School
Milton Keynes · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
2,527 students
Shepherdswell Academy
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
108 students
| Measure | Oakgrove School Milton Keynes, South East | Shepherdswell Academy Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #177 of 679 | #1426 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #752 of 4,090 | #8253 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 2,527 | 108 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,527 | 108 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 118.5% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.5 | – |
| town | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.oakgrove.school | www.shepherdswell.emat.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakgrove School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.9 vs 48.9).
- •Oakgrove School is the larger school with 2,527 students compared with 108.
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 Oakgrove School better than Shepherdswell Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oakgrove School ranks higher (75.9 vs 48.9 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 Oakgrove School and Shepherdswell Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakgrove School: 2,527. Shepherdswell Academy: 108. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakgrove School and Shepherdswell Academy rank in South East?
Oakgrove School is 177th of 679 and Shepherdswell Academy is 1426th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).