Christ Church CofE Primary School vs St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
47 students
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Primary School Oldham, North West | St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2205 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #15430 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 47 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 47 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 48% |
| Capacity filled | 44.8% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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.christchurch-pri.oldham.sch.uk | www.stthomasmoorside.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.3 vs 8.0).
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 37%).
- •St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 47.
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 Christ Church CofE Primary School better than St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church CofE Primary School ranks higher (48.3 vs 8.0 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School and St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Primary School: 47. St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Primary School and St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School rank in North West?
Christ Church CofE Primary School is unranked and St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School is 2205th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).