Diggle School vs Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diggle School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
169 students
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
| Measure | Diggle School Oldham, North West | Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #548 of 2,286 | #28 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4658 of 15,697 | #172 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 169 | 232 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 232 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 4% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.diggleschool.co.uk | www.dobcross.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.9 vs 66.0).
- •Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 169.
- •Diggle School is a local authority school while Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School 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 Diggle School better than Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School ranks higher (96.9 vs 66.0 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 Diggle School and Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Diggle School: 169. Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School: 232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Diggle School and Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School rank in North West?
Diggle School is 548th of 2,286 and Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School is 28th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).