Broadfield Primary School vs Medlock Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadfield Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
384 students
Medlock Valley Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
337 students
| Measure | Broadfield Primary School Oldham, North West | Medlock Valley Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1861 of 2,286 | #2144 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13648 of 15,697 | #15121 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 384 | 337 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 337 |
| Free school meals | 45.7% | 62.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broadfield.oldham.sch.uk | www.medlockvalley.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Broadfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.2 vs 11.3).
- •Medlock Valley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 43%).
- •Broadfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Broadfield Primary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 337.
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 Broadfield Primary School better than Medlock Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Broadfield Primary School ranks higher (22.2 vs 11.3 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 Broadfield Primary School and Medlock Valley Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadfield Primary School: 384. Medlock Valley Primary School: 337. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadfield Primary School and Medlock Valley Primary School rank in North West?
Broadfield Primary School is 1861st of 2,286 and Medlock Valley Primary School is 2144th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).