Holyrood Academy vs Oldfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 70 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holyrood Academy
Chard · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,282 students
Oldfield School
Bath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,287 students
| Measure | Holyrood Academy Chard, South West | Oldfield School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #294 of 402 | #141 of 402 |
| National rank | #2722 of 4,090 | #1541 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,282 | 1,287 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,282 | 1,287 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.7% | 47.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56% | 67.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | 4.44 |
| A level points per entry | 27.0 | 31.1 |
| town | Chard | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.holyroodacademy.com | oldfieldschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Oldfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 34.5).
- •Oldfield School is the larger school with 1,287 students compared with 1,282.
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 Holyrood Academy better than Oldfield School?
On the Success Index (England), Oldfield School ranks higher (59.0 vs 34.5 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 Holyrood Academy and Oldfield School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Chard and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holyrood Academy: 1,282. Oldfield School: 1,287. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holyrood Academy and Oldfield School rank in South West?
Holyrood Academy is 294th of 402 and Oldfield School is 141st of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).