Northlands Primary School vs Oakfield Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northlands Primary School
Rugby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
Oakfield Primary Academy
Rugby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
435 students
| Measure | Northlands Primary School Rugby, West Midlands | Oakfield Primary Academy Rugby, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #712 of 1,690 | #732 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7133 of 15,697 | #7322 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 208 | 435 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 435 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | Rugby | Rugby |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.northlands-school.org.uk/ | www.oakfieldprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (53.8 vs 53.1).
- •Oakfield Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 70%).
- •Northlands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Oakfield Primary Academy is the larger school with 435 students compared with 208.
- •Northlands Primary School is a local authority school while Oakfield Primary Academy 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 Northlands Primary School better than Oakfield Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northlands Primary School and Oakfield Primary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rugby and Rugby in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northlands Primary School: 208. Oakfield Primary Academy: 435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northlands Primary School and Oakfield Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Northlands Primary School is 712th of 1,690 and Oakfield Primary Academy is 732nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).