Oakwood Park Grammar School vs St Simon Stock Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 375 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 Simon Stock Catholic School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,148 students
| Measure | Oakwood Park Grammar School Maidstone, South East | St Simon Stock Catholic School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 679 | #312 of 679 |
| National rank | #158 of 4,090 | #1713 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,100 | 1,148 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,100 | 1,148 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 68.9 | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 93% | 46.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.5% | 72.6% |
| EBacc average points | 6.60 | 4.24 |
| A level points per entry | 38.5 | 25.1 |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.opgs.org | www.ssscs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Park Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.7 vs 55.1).
- •St Simon Stock Catholic School is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 1,100.
- •Oakwood Park Grammar School is boys and St Simon Stock Catholic 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 Simon Stock Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakwood Park Grammar School ranks higher (93.7 vs 55.1 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 Oakwood Park Grammar School and St Simon Stock Catholic School?
About 375 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 Simon Stock Catholic School: 1,148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakwood Park Grammar School and St Simon Stock Catholic School rank in South East?
Oakwood Park Grammar School is 46th of 679 and St Simon Stock Catholic School is 312th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).