Brook Acre Community Primary School vs St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 762 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brook Acre Community Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
211 students
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
| Measure | Brook Acre Community Primary School Warrington, North West | St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1387 of 2,286 | #473 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10824 of 15,697 | #3994 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 211 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 56.7% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 16% |
| 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 | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brookacre.co.uk | www.stoswaldscatholicprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.6 vs 36.9).
- •St Oswald's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 54%).
- •St Oswald's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 14%).
- •Brook Acre Community Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 185.
- •Brook Acre Community Primary School is a academy school while St Oswald's Catholic 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 Brook Acre Community Primary School better than St Oswald's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.6 vs 36.9 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 Brook Acre Community Primary School and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School?
About 762 m in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brook Acre Community Primary School: 211. St Oswald's Catholic Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brook Acre Community Primary School and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Brook Acre Community Primary School is 1387th of 2,286 and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is 473rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).