Delph Primary School vs Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delph Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
205 students
| Measure | Delph Primary School Oldham, North West | Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #595 of 2,286 | #902 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5070 of 15,697 | #7451 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 205 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 25.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 6% |
| 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 | Accrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.delphprimary.co.uk | www.hippings.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Delph Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 52.5).
- •Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 63%).
- •Delph Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 6%).
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 Delph Primary School better than Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Delph Primary School ranks higher (63.8 vs 52.5 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 Delph Primary School and Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Delph Primary School: 205. Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Delph Primary School and Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in North West?
Delph Primary School is 595th of 2,286 and Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 902nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).