Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School vs E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 275 m 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
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
975 students
| Measure | Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School Oldham, North West | E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1928 of 2,286 | #417 of 536 |
| National rank | #14108 of 15,697 | #3412 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 176 | 975 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 975 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 47.2% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackshawlaneprimary.co.uk/index.html | roytoncrompton.e-act.org.uk |
The verdict
- •E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.6 vs 19.2).
- •E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy is the larger school with 975 students compared with 176.
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 Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School better than E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy ranks higher (21.6 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 E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy?
About 275 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School: 176. E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy: 975. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School and E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy rank in North West?
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School is 1928th of 2,286 and E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy is 417th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).