Oaklands Catholic School vs Springwood Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 688 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oaklands Catholic School
Waterlooville · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,419 students
Springwood Junior School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
219 students
| Measure | Oaklands Catholic School Waterlooville, South East | Springwood Junior School Waterlooville, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #212 of 679 | #2221 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1046 of 4,090 | #13565 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,419 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,419 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 46.1% |
| Capacity filled | 105.9% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.54 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.1 | – |
| town | Waterlooville | Waterlooville |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.oaklandscatholicschool.org/ | www.springwoodjuniorschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oaklands Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 22.8).
- •Oaklands Catholic School is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 219.
- •Oaklands Catholic School is a academy school while Springwood Junior 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 Oaklands Catholic School better than Springwood Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Oaklands Catholic School ranks higher (69.4 vs 22.8 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 Oaklands Catholic School and Springwood Junior School?
About 688 m in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Waterlooville in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oaklands Catholic School: 1,419. Springwood Junior School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oaklands Catholic School and Springwood Junior School rank in South East?
Oaklands Catholic School is 212th of 679 and Springwood Junior School is 2221st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).