Co-op Academy Strinesdale vs Springhead Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Strinesdale
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
761 students
Springhead Infant and Nursery School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
150 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Strinesdale Oldham, North West | Springhead Infant and Nursery School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #500 of 536 | #733 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3889 of 4,090 | #6078 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 761 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 761 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 54.3% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 50.7% | 72.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 39% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.98 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.strinesdale.coopacademies.co.uk/ | www.springhead.oldham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Springhead Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 12.4).
- •Co-op Academy Strinesdale is the larger school with 761 students compared with 150.
- •Co-op Academy Strinesdale is a academy school while Springhead Infant and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Co-op Academy Strinesdale better than Springhead Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Springhead Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (58.9 vs 12.4 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 Co-op Academy Strinesdale and Springhead Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Strinesdale: 761. Springhead Infant and Nursery School: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Strinesdale and Springhead Infant and Nursery School rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Strinesdale is 500th of 536 and Springhead Infant and Nursery School is 733rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).