Burnley Brow Community School vs E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnley Brow Community School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
473 students
E-ACT the Oldham Academy North
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,258 students
| Measure | Burnley Brow Community School Oldham, North West | E-ACT the Oldham Academy North Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1106 of 2,286 | #233 of 536 |
| National rank | #8769 of 15,697 | #2042 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 473 | 1,258 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 1,258 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 49.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.burnleybrow.co.uk | theoldhamacademynorth.e-act.org.uk |
The verdict
- •E-ACT the Oldham Academy North scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.5 vs 46.5).
- •E-ACT the Oldham Academy North is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 473.
- •Burnley Brow Community School is a local authority school while E-ACT the Oldham Academy North is a academy 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 Burnley Brow Community School better than E-ACT the Oldham Academy North?
On the Success Index (England), E-ACT the Oldham Academy North ranks higher (48.5 vs 46.5 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 Burnley Brow Community School and E-ACT the Oldham Academy North?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley Brow Community School: 473. E-ACT the Oldham Academy North: 1,258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley Brow Community School and E-ACT the Oldham Academy North rank in North West?
Burnley Brow Community School is 1106th of 2,286 and E-ACT the Oldham Academy North is 233rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).