Christ Church CofE Primary School vs St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 899 m 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
273 students
St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
322 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Primary School Oldham, North West | St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #340 of 2,286 | #1318 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2856 of 15,697 | #10324 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 273 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 273 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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.christchurchchad.co.uk | www.stherberts.education |
The verdict
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 39.2).
- •St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 322 students compared with 273.
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School better than St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church CofE Primary School ranks higher (75.7 vs 39.2 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 Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 899 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Primary School: 273. St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Primary School and St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Christ Church CofE Primary School is 340th of 2,286 and St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1318th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).