Burnley Brow Community School vs Gaskell Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 20 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
Gaskell Community Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
| Measure | Burnley Brow Community School Oldham, North West | Gaskell Community Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1106 of 2,286 | #503 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8769 of 15,697 | #4285 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 473 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 11% |
| 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 | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.burnleybrow.co.uk | gaskellprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gaskell Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 46.5).
- •Gaskell Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 68%).
- •Gaskell Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 5%).
- •Burnley Brow Community School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 472.
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 Gaskell Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gaskell Community Primary School ranks higher (67.9 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 Gaskell Community Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley Brow Community School: 473. Gaskell Community Primary School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley Brow Community School and Gaskell Community Primary School rank in North West?
Burnley Brow Community School is 1106th of 2,286 and Gaskell Community Primary School is 503rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).