E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy vs Farrowdale House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
975 students
Farrowdale House School
Oldham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
37 students
| Measure | E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Oldham, North West | Farrowdale House School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #417 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #3412 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 975 | 37 |
| Pupils on roll | 975 | 37 |
| Free school meals | 47.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 25.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | roytoncrompton.e-act.org.uk | www.farrowdale.co.uk |
The verdict
- •E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy is the larger school with 975 students compared with 37.
- •E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy is a academy school while Farrowdale House School is a independent 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 E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy better than Farrowdale House 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 E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy and Farrowdale House School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy: 975. Farrowdale House School: 37. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy and Farrowdale House School rank in North West?
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy is 417th of 536 and Farrowdale House School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).