Oaklands Primary School vs St Gildas Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oaklands Primary School
Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Yeovil · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Oaklands Primary School Yeovil, South West | St Gildas Catholic Primary School Yeovil, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #990 of 1,695 | #330 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9167 of 15,697 | #3317 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 420 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 9% |
| 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 | Yeovil | Yeovil |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.oaklandsprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stgildasprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Gildas Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 44.6).
- •St Gildas Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 61%).
- •Oaklands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 9%).
- •Oaklands Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 208.
- •Oaklands Primary School is a local authority school while St Gildas Catholic Primary 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 Oaklands Primary School better than St Gildas Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Gildas Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 44.6 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 Oaklands Primary School and St Gildas Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Yeovil and Yeovil in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oaklands Primary School: 420. St Gildas Catholic Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oaklands Primary School and St Gildas Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Oaklands Primary School is 990th of 1,695 and St Gildas Catholic Primary School is 330th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).