Barnfields Primary School vs Oakridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 640 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnfields Primary School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
399 students
Oakridge Primary School
Stafford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Barnfields Primary School Stafford, West Midlands | Oakridge Primary School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #314 of 1,690 | #35 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3389 of 15,697 | #384 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 399 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 399 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 2.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 23% |
| 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 | Stafford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.barnfields.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.oakridge.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 72.7).
- •Oakridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 73%).
- •Oakridge Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 8%).
- •Barnfields Primary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 216.
- •Barnfields Primary School is a academy school while Oakridge Primary School is a local authority 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 Barnfields Primary School better than Oakridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakridge Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 72.7 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 Barnfields Primary School and Oakridge Primary School?
About 640 m in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnfields Primary School: 399. Oakridge Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnfields Primary School and Oakridge Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Barnfields Primary School is 314th of 1,690 and Oakridge Primary School is 35th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).