Oakgrove School vs St Michael's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 47 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
St Michael's Catholic School
High Wycombe · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
2,414 students
| Measure | Oakgrove School Milton Keynes, South East | St Michael's Catholic School High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #177 of 679 | #260 of 679 |
| National rank | #752 of 4,090 | #1357 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 2,527 | 2,414 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,527 | 2,414 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 118.5% | 108.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.7 | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.6% | 46.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.6% | 67.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.85 | 4.24 |
| A level points per entry | 32.5 | 19.7 |
| town | Milton Keynes | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.oakgrove.school | www.stmichaels.bucks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakgrove School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.9 vs 62.6).
- •Oakgrove School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 68%).
- •St Michael's Catholic School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Oakgrove School is the larger school with 2,527 students compared with 2,414.
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 St Michael's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakgrove School ranks higher (75.9 vs 62.6 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 St Michael's Catholic School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakgrove School: 2,527. St Michael's Catholic School: 2,414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakgrove School and St Michael's Catholic School rank in South East?
Oakgrove School is 177th of 679 and St Michael's Catholic School is 260th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).