Oathall Community College vs Warden Park Secondary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oathall Community College
Haywards Heath · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,341 students
Warden Park Secondary Academy
Haywards Heath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,541 students
| Measure | Oathall Community College Haywards Heath, South East | Warden Park Secondary Academy Haywards Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #158 of 679 | #141 of 679 |
| National rank | #633 of 4,090 | #545 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,341 | 1,541 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,341 | 1,541 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.6 | 52.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58% | 58.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.5% | 79.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.81 | 4.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Haywards Heath | Haywards Heath |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.oathall.org | www.wardenpark.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Warden Park Secondary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.0 vs 79.5).
- •Warden Park Secondary Academy is the larger school with 1,541 students compared with 1,341.
- •Oathall Community College is a local authority school while Warden Park Secondary Academy is a academy 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 Oathall Community College better than Warden Park Secondary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Warden Park Secondary Academy ranks higher (82.0 vs 79.5 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 Oathall Community College and Warden Park Secondary Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Haywards Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oathall Community College: 1,341. Warden Park Secondary Academy: 1,541. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oathall Community College and Warden Park Secondary Academy rank in South East?
Oathall Community College is 158th of 679 and Warden Park Secondary Academy is 141st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).