Buckstones Primary School vs Farrowdale House 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.
Buckstones Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Farrowdale House School
Oldham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
37 students
| Measure | Buckstones Primary School Oldham, North West | Farrowdale House School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #267 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #2089 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 207 | 37 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 37 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 25.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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.farrowdale.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Buckstones Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 37.
- •Buckstones Primary School is a local authority school while Farrowdale House School is a independent 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 Buckstones Primary School better than Farrowdale House School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buckstones Primary School and Farrowdale House School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckstones Primary School: 207. Farrowdale House School: 37. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckstones Primary School and Farrowdale House School rank in North West?
Buckstones Primary School is 267th of 2,286 and Farrowdale House School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).