Cheadle Catholic Junior School vs Light Oaks Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheadle Catholic Junior School
Cheadle · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
Light Oaks Junior School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
| Measure | Cheadle Catholic Junior School Cheadle, North West | Light Oaks Junior School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #172 of 2,286 | #1288 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1324 of 15,697 | #10120 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 355 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 7% |
| 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 | Cheadle | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cheadle-jun.stockport.sch.uk | www.lightoaksjuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cheadle Catholic Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 40.1).
- •Cheadle Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 57%).
- •Cheadle Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 7%).
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 Cheadle Catholic Junior School better than Light Oaks Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Cheadle Catholic Junior School ranks higher (85.7 vs 40.1 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 Cheadle Catholic Junior School and Light Oaks Junior School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Cheadle and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheadle Catholic Junior School: 355. Light Oaks Junior School: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheadle Catholic Junior School and Light Oaks Junior School rank in North West?
Cheadle Catholic Junior School is 172nd of 2,286 and Light Oaks Junior School is 1288th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).