Buckstones Primary School vs Crompton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckstones Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Crompton Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Buckstones Primary School Oldham, North West | Crompton Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #267 of 2,286 | #426 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2089 of 15,697 | #3602 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 207 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 22.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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.buckstones.oldham.sch.uk/ | www.crompton.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Buckstones Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 71.6).
- •Crompton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 77%).
- •Buckstones Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •Crompton Primary School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 207.
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 Buckstones Primary School better than Crompton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckstones Primary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 71.6 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 Buckstones Primary School and Crompton Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckstones Primary School: 207. Crompton Primary School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckstones Primary School and Crompton Primary School rank in North West?
Buckstones Primary School is 267th of 2,286 and Crompton Primary School is 426th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).