Oakwood High School vs Whiston Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood High School
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,067 students
Whiston Junior and Infant School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
| Measure | Oakwood High School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Whiston Junior and Infant School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #159 of 366 | #419 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1928 of 4,090 | #4489 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,067 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,067 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.89 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.oakwood.ac | www.whistonjunior-infant.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whiston Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.0 vs 50.9).
- •Oakwood High School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 191.
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 Oakwood High School better than Whiston Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Whiston Junior and Infant School ranks higher (67.0 vs 50.9 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 Oakwood High School and Whiston Junior and Infant School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakwood High School: 1,067. Whiston Junior and Infant School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakwood High School and Whiston Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Oakwood High School is 159th of 366 and Whiston Junior and Infant School is 419th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).