Burnley Brow Community School vs Ellen House Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 407 m 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
Ellen House Secondary
Oldham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
54 students
| Measure | Burnley Brow Community School Oldham, North West | Ellen House Secondary Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1106 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #8769 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 473 | 54 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 54 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 30% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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.burnleybrow.co.uk | ellenhousesecondary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Burnley Brow Community School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 54.
- •Burnley Brow Community School is a local authority school while Ellen House Secondary is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Burnley Brow Community School is co-educational and Ellen House Secondary is boys.
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 Ellen House Secondary?
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 Burnley Brow Community School and Ellen House Secondary?
About 407 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley Brow Community School: 473. Ellen House Secondary: 54. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley Brow Community School and Ellen House Secondary rank in North West?
Burnley Brow Community School is 1106th of 2,286 and Ellen House Secondary is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).