Burnley Brow Community School vs Westwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 945 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
Westwood Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
242 students
| Measure | Burnley Brow Community School Oldham, North West | Westwood Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1106 of 2,286 | #1079 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8769 of 15,697 | #8590 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 473 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 46.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| 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 | www.westwood.theharmonytrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (46.5 vs 47.4).
- •Westwood Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 68%).
- •Burnley Brow Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Burnley Brow Community School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 242.
- •Burnley Brow Community School is a local authority school while Westwood Academy 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 Westwood Academy?
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 Westwood Academy?
About 945 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley Brow Community School: 473. Westwood Academy: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley Brow Community School and Westwood Academy rank in North West?
Burnley Brow Community School is 1106th of 2,286 and Westwood Academy is 1079th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).