Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School vs Willow Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 50 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
Willow Tree Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
176 students
| Measure | Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School Oldham, North West | Willow Tree Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1928 of 2,286 | #1971 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14108 of 15,697 | #14291 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 176 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 62.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackshawlaneprimary.co.uk/index.html | www.willowtree.knowsley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.2 vs 18.0).
- •Willow Tree Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 50%).
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 Willow Tree Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (19.2 vs 18.0 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 Willow Tree Primary School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School: 176. Willow Tree Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School and Willow Tree Primary School rank in North West?
Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School is 1928th of 2,286 and Willow Tree Primary School is 1971st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).