Oaklands Catholic School vs The Maplesden Noakes School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 116 km 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
The Maplesden Noakes School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,418 students
| Measure | Oaklands Catholic School Waterlooville, South East | The Maplesden Noakes School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #212 of 679 | #477 of 679 |
| National rank | #1046 of 4,090 | #3007 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,419 | 1,418 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,419 | 1,418 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 105.9% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.3 | 39.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.1% | 28.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.6% | 58.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.54 | 3.35 |
| A level points per entry | 33.1 | 25.5 |
| town | Waterlooville | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.oaklandscatholicschool.org/ | www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oaklands Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 29.1).
- •Oaklands Catholic School is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 1,418.
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 The Maplesden Noakes School?
On the Success Index (England), Oaklands Catholic School ranks higher (69.4 vs 29.1 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 The Maplesden Noakes School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oaklands Catholic School: 1,419. The Maplesden Noakes School: 1,418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oaklands Catholic School and The Maplesden Noakes School rank in South East?
Oaklands Catholic School is 212th of 679 and The Maplesden Noakes School is 477th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).