Kingswood Preparatory School vs Oldfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingswood Preparatory School
Bath · Independent primary · Ages 1–11
469 students
Oldfield School
Bath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,287 students
| Measure | Kingswood Preparatory School Bath, South West | Oldfield School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #141 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #1541 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 1–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 469 | 1,287 |
| Pupils on roll | 469 | 1,287 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.1 |
| town | Bath | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk/ | oldfieldschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Oldfield School is the larger school with 1,287 students compared with 469.
- •Kingswood Preparatory School is a independent school while Oldfield School 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 Kingswood Preparatory School better than Oldfield School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kingswood Preparatory School and Oldfield School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingswood Preparatory School: 469. Oldfield School: 1,287. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingswood Preparatory School and Oldfield School rank in South West?
Kingswood Preparatory School is unranked and Oldfield School is 141st of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).