Alexandra Park Junior School vs Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 425 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandra Park Junior School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
342 students
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Greater Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
365 students
| Measure | Alexandra Park Junior School Oldham, North West | Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Greater Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1907 of 2,286 | #1188 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13998 of 15,697 | #9336 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 342 | 365 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 365 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Oldham | Greater Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | alexandrapark.oldham.sch.uk/ | www.glodwick.oldham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Glodwick Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 19.9).
- •Glodwick Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 342.
- •Alexandra Park Junior School is a academy school while Glodwick Infant and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Alexandra Park Junior School better than Glodwick Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Glodwick Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (43.7 vs 19.9 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 Alexandra Park Junior School and Glodwick Infant and Nursery School?
About 425 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Greater Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alexandra Park Junior School: 342. Glodwick Infant and Nursery School: 365. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alexandra Park Junior School and Glodwick Infant and Nursery School rank in North West?
Alexandra Park Junior School is 1907th of 2,286 and Glodwick Infant and Nursery School is 1188th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).