E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy vs The Crompton House Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.5 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
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,865 students
| Measure | E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Oldham, North West | The Crompton House Church of England Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #417 of 536 | #175 of 536 |
| National rank | #3412 of 4,090 | #1492 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 975 | 1,865 |
| Pupils on roll | 975 | 1,865 |
| Free school meals | 47.2% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.7 | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.6% | 42.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.7% | 65.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.1 |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | roytoncrompton.e-act.org.uk | www.cromptonhouse.org |
The verdict
- •The Crompton House Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.9 vs 21.6).
- •The Crompton House Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,865 students compared with 975.
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 The Crompton House Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Crompton House Church of England Academy ranks higher (59.9 vs 21.6 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 E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy and The Crompton House Church of England Academy?
About 1.5 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. The Crompton House Church of England Academy: 1,865. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy and The Crompton House Church of England Academy rank in North West?
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy is 417th of 536 and The Crompton House Church of England Academy is 175th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).