Oakwood Park Grammar School vs St Helens Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,100 students
St Helens Montessori School
Maidstone · Independent all-through · Ages 2–12
45 students
| Measure | Oakwood Park Grammar School Maidstone, South East | St Helens Montessori School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #46 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #158 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–12 |
| Students | 1,100 | 45 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,100 | 45 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 34.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 68.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 93% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.60 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.5 | – |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.opgs.org | www.sthelensmontessori.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Park Grammar School is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 45.
- •Oakwood Park Grammar School is a academy school while St Helens Montessori School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Oakwood Park Grammar School is boys and St Helens Montessori School is co-educational.
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 Oakwood Park Grammar School better than St Helens Montessori School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oakwood Park Grammar School and St Helens Montessori School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakwood Park Grammar School: 1,100. St Helens Montessori School: 45. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakwood Park Grammar School and St Helens Montessori School rank in South East?
Oakwood Park Grammar School is 46th of 679 and St Helens Montessori School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).