Oakfield Academy vs Sir William Romney's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 48 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakfield Academy
Frome · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
490 students
Sir William Romney's School
Tetbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
495 students
| Measure | Oakfield Academy Frome, South West | Sir William Romney's School Tetbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #316 of 402 | #188 of 402 |
| National rank | #3032 of 4,090 | #1909 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 490 | 495 |
| Pupils on roll | 490 | 495 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 70.4% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Frome | Tetbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | oakfieldacademy.co.uk/ | www.swr.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sir William Romney's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.4 vs 28.7).
- •Sir William Romney's School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 490.
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 Oakfield Academy better than Sir William Romney's School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir William Romney's School ranks higher (51.4 vs 28.7 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 Oakfield Academy and Sir William Romney's School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Frome and Tetbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakfield Academy: 490. Sir William Romney's School: 495. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakfield Academy and Sir William Romney's School rank in South West?
Oakfield Academy is 316th of 402 and Sir William Romney's School is 188th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).