Delph Primary School vs St Catharine's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 39 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
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Delph Primary School Oldham, North West | St Catharine's CofE Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #595 of 2,286 | #2217 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5070 of 15,697 | #15465 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 205 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 53.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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 | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.delphprimary.co.uk | www.stcatharinesprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Delph Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 7.5).
- •Delph Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 38%).
- •Delph Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
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 St Catharine's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Delph Primary School ranks higher (63.8 vs 7.5 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 St Catharine's CofE Primary School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Delph Primary School: 205. St Catharine's CofE Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Delph Primary School and St Catharine's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Delph Primary School is 595th of 2,286 and St Catharine's CofE Primary School is 2217th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).