Coppice Primary Academy vs St Thomas CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 497 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coppice Primary Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
525 students
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
491 students
| Measure | Coppice Primary Academy Oldham, North West | St Thomas CofE Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1524 of 2,286 | #1540 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11691 of 15,697 | #11766 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 525 | 491 |
| Pupils on roll | 525 | 491 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 45.9% |
| Capacity filled | 107.1% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.coppiceprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | www.stthomaswernethprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (32.7 vs 32.4).
- •St Thomas CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 58%).
- •Coppice Primary Academy is the larger school with 525 students compared with 491.
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 Coppice Primary Academy better than St Thomas CofE Primary School?
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 Coppice Primary Academy and St Thomas CofE Primary School?
About 497 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coppice Primary Academy: 525. St Thomas CofE Primary School: 491. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coppice Primary Academy and St Thomas CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Coppice Primary Academy is 1524th of 2,286 and St Thomas CofE Primary School is 1540th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).