Oakridge Primary School vs Walton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 420 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakridge Primary School
Stafford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
Walton High School
Stafford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,262 students
| Measure | Oakridge Primary School Stafford, West Midlands | Walton High School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #35 of 1,690 | #79 of 493 |
| National rank | #384 of 15,697 | #1014 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 216 | 1,262 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 1,262 |
| Free school meals | 2.3% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.9 |
| town | Stafford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.oakridge.staffs.sch.uk | www.waltonstaffs.com |
The verdict
- •Oakridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 70.2).
- •Walton High School is the larger school with 1,262 students compared with 216.
- •Oakridge Primary School is a local authority school while Walton High 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 Oakridge Primary School better than Walton High School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakridge Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 70.2 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 Oakridge Primary School and Walton High School?
About 420 m in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakridge Primary School: 216. Walton High School: 1,262. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakridge Primary School and Walton High School rank in West Midlands?
Oakridge Primary School is 35th of 1,690 and Walton High School is 79th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).