Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior vs The Oval School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
330 students
The Oval School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
639 students
| Measure | Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior Birmingham, West Midlands | The Oval School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #722 of 1,690 | #916 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7213 of 15,697 | #9103 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 330 | 639 |
| Pupils on roll | 330 | 639 |
| Free school meals | 60.3% | 65.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.oasisacademyblakenhalejunior.org | www.theoval.drbignitemat.org |
The verdict
- •Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.5 vs 44.9).
- •Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 65%).
- •The Oval School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 330.
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 Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior better than The Oval School?
On the Success Index (England), Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior ranks higher (53.5 vs 44.9 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 Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior and The Oval School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior: 330. The Oval School: 639. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior and The Oval School rank in West Midlands?
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior is 722nd of 1,690 and The Oval School is 916th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).