Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School vs Crompton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
Crompton Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School Oldham, North West | Crompton Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1928 of 2,286 | #426 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14108 of 15,697 | #3602 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 176 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 22.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackshawlaneprimary.co.uk/index.html | www.crompton.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Crompton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.6 vs 19.2).
- •Crompton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 50%).
- •Crompton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Crompton Primary School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 176.
- •Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School is a academy school while Crompton 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School better than Crompton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crompton Primary School ranks higher (71.6 vs 19.2 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 Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School and Crompton Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School: 176. Crompton Primary School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School and Crompton Primary School rank in North West?
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School is 1928th of 2,286 and Crompton Primary School is 426th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).