Beal Vale Primary School vs Buckstones Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beal Vale Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
Buckstones Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Beal Vale Primary School Oldham, North West | Buckstones Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #995 of 2,286 | #267 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8023 of 15,697 | #2089 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 13% |
| 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 | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bealvaleprimary.com | www.buckstones.oldham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Buckstones Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 49.8).
- •Buckstones Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 66%).
- •Buckstones Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •Buckstones Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 202.
- •Beal Vale Primary School is a academy school while Buckstones Primary 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 Beal Vale Primary School better than Buckstones Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckstones Primary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 49.8 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 Beal Vale Primary School and Buckstones Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beal Vale Primary School: 202. Buckstones Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beal Vale Primary School and Buckstones Primary School rank in North West?
Beal Vale Primary School is 995th of 2,286 and Buckstones Primary School is 267th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).