Oakdale Junior School vs Old Town Infant School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakdale Junior School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
376 students
Old Town Infant School and Nursery
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
178 students
| Measure | Oakdale Junior School Poole, South West | Old Town Infant School and Nursery Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1086 of 1,695 | #1534 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9981 of 15,697 | #13771 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 376 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 376 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 35.9% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 69.6% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Poole | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.oakdalejunior.co.uk | www.oldtowninfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakdale Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 21.4).
- •Oakdale Junior School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 178.
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 Oakdale Junior School better than Old Town Infant School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Oakdale Junior School ranks higher (40.8 vs 21.4 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 Oakdale Junior School and Old Town Infant School and Nursery?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakdale Junior School: 376. Old Town Infant School and Nursery: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakdale Junior School and Old Town Infant School and Nursery rank in South West?
Oakdale Junior School is 1086th of 1,695 and Old Town Infant School and Nursery is 1534th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).