Oasis Academy Sholing vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oasis Academy Sholing
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,030 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
428 students
| Measure | Oasis Academy Sholing Southampton, South East | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #402 of 679 | #437 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2455 of 4,090 | #2287 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,030 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,030 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.spcps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 40.1).
- •Oasis Academy Sholing is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 428.
- •Oasis Academy Sholing is a academy school while St Patrick's Catholic 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 Oasis Academy Sholing better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 40.1 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 Oasis Academy Sholing and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oasis Academy Sholing: 1,030. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oasis Academy Sholing and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Oasis Academy Sholing is 402nd of 679 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 437th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).