Diggle School vs Mickle Trafford Village School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 68 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
Mickle Trafford Village School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
| Measure | Diggle School Oldham, North West | Mickle Trafford Village School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #548 of 2,286 | #853 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4658 of 15,697 | #7065 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 169 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.diggleschool.co.uk | www.mickletraffordvillageschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Diggle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 54.2).
- •Diggle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 72%).
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 Mickle Trafford Village School?
On the Success Index (England), Diggle School ranks higher (66.0 vs 54.2 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 Mickle Trafford Village School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Diggle School: 169. Mickle Trafford Village School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Diggle School and Mickle Trafford Village School rank in North West?
Diggle School is 548th of 2,286 and Mickle Trafford Village School is 853rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).