E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy vs The Westleigh School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 29 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 Westleigh School
Leigh · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
976 students
| Measure | E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy Oldham, North West | The Westleigh School Leigh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #417 of 536 | #464 of 536 |
| National rank | #3412 of 4,090 | #3724 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 975 | 976 |
| Pupils on roll | 975 | 976 |
| Free school meals | 47.2% | 44.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.7 | 36.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.6% | 21.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.7% | 42.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | 3.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldham | Leigh |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | roytoncrompton.e-act.org.uk | thewestleighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.6 vs 17.1).
- •The Westleigh School is the larger school with 976 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 Westleigh School?
On the Success Index (England), E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy ranks higher (21.6 vs 17.1 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 Westleigh School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Leigh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy: 975. The Westleigh School: 976. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy and The Westleigh School rank in North West?
E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy is 417th of 536 and The Westleigh School is 464th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).