Briar Hill Infant School vs Oakley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briar Hill Infant School
Leamington Spa · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
296 students
Oakley School
Leamington Spa · Academy all-through · Ages 0–16
646 students
| Measure | Briar Hill Infant School Leamington Spa, West Midlands | Oakley School Leamington Spa, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #199 of 1,690 | #137 of 493 |
| National rank | #2215 of 15,697 | #1586 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 0–16 |
| Students | 296 | 646 |
| Pupils on roll | 296 | 646 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 47.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Leamington Spa | Leamington Spa |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.briarhillstmargarets.co.uk | oakley-school.com/ |
The verdict
- •Briar Hill Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 57.9).
- •Oakley School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 296.
- •Briar Hill Infant School is a local authority school while Oakley 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 Briar Hill Infant School better than Oakley School?
On the Success Index (England), Briar Hill Infant School ranks higher (79.5 vs 57.9 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 Briar Hill Infant School and Oakley School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Leamington Spa and Leamington Spa in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Briar Hill Infant School: 296. Oakley School: 646. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Briar Hill Infant School and Oakley School rank in West Midlands?
Briar Hill Infant School is 199th of 1,690 and Oakley School is 137th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).