Oriel High School vs The Oaks Primary School & Nursery
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.
Oriel High School
Crawley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,441 students
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
449 students
| Measure | Oriel High School Crawley, South East | The Oaks Primary School & Nursery Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #287 of 679 | #853 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1535 of 4,090 | #4746 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,441 | 449 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,441 | 449 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 106.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.86 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.6 | – |
| town | Crawley | Crawley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.oriel.w-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.oaks-tkat.org |
The verdict
- •The Oaks Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 59.1).
- •Oriel High School is the larger school with 1,441 students compared with 449.
- •Oriel High School is a local authority school while The Oaks Primary School & Nursery 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 Oriel High School better than The Oaks Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), The Oaks Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (65.6 vs 59.1 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 Oriel High School and The Oaks Primary School & Nursery?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Crawley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oriel High School: 1,441. The Oaks Primary School & Nursery: 449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oriel High School and The Oaks Primary School & Nursery rank in South East?
Oriel High School is 287th of 679 and The Oaks Primary School & Nursery is 853rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).