Oakwood Park Grammar School vs St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 888 m 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 Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
118 students
| Measure | Oakwood Park Grammar School Maidstone, South East | St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 679 | #1358 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #158 of 4,090 | #7807 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 1,100 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,100 | 118 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 98.3% |
| 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.st-michaels-infant.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Park Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.7 vs 50.8).
- •Oakwood Park Grammar School is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 118.
- •Oakwood Park Grammar School is a academy school while St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Oakwood Park Grammar School is boys and St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone 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 Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone?
On the Success Index (England), Oakwood Park Grammar School ranks higher (93.7 vs 50.8 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 Oakwood Park Grammar School and St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone?
About 888 m 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 Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakwood Park Grammar School and St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone rank in South East?
Oakwood Park Grammar School is 46th of 679 and St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone is 1358th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).