Oakwood Primary Academy vs Willingdon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood Primary Academy
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
300 students
Willingdon Primary School
Eastbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Oakwood Primary Academy Eastbourne, South East | Willingdon Primary School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2091 of 2,471 | #1238 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12754 of 15,697 | #7030 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 300 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 300 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 36.4% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.oakwoodprimaryacademy.org | willingdonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Willingdon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 27.3).
- •Willingdon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 57%).
- •Willingdon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Willingdon Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 300.
- •Oakwood Primary Academy is a academy school while Willingdon Primary 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 Oakwood Primary Academy better than Willingdon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willingdon Primary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 27.3 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 Primary Academy and Willingdon Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakwood Primary Academy: 300. Willingdon Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakwood Primary Academy and Willingdon Primary School rank in South East?
Oakwood Primary Academy is 2091st of 2,471 and Willingdon Primary School is 1238th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).