Buckstones Primary School vs Rushcroft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 962 m 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
Rushcroft Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
164 students
| Measure | Buckstones Primary School Oldham, North West | Rushcroft Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #267 of 2,286 | #919 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2089 of 15,697 | #7556 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 207 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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.buckstones.oldham.sch.uk/ | www.rushcroftprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Buckstones Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 52.0).
- •Rushcroft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 77%).
- •Buckstones Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Buckstones Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 164.
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 Rushcroft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Buckstones Primary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 52.0 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 Buckstones Primary School and Rushcroft Primary School?
About 962 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckstones Primary School: 207. Rushcroft Primary School: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckstones Primary School and Rushcroft Primary School rank in North West?
Buckstones Primary School is 267th of 2,286 and Rushcroft Primary School is 919th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).