East Crompton St George's CofE School vs Farrowdale House School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Crompton St George's CofE School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
122 students
Farrowdale House School
Oldham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
37 students
| Measure | East Crompton St George's CofE School Oldham, North West | Farrowdale House School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1892 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #13895 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 122 | 37 |
| Pupils on roll | 122 | 37 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 58.1% | 25.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| 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.stgeorges-primary.co.uk | www.farrowdale.co.uk |
The verdict
- •East Crompton St George's CofE School is the larger school with 122 students compared with 37.
- •East Crompton St George's CofE School 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 East Crompton St George's CofE School 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 East Crompton St George's CofE School 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?
East Crompton St George's CofE School: 122. Farrowdale House School: 37. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Crompton St George's CofE School and Farrowdale House School rank in North West?
East Crompton St George's CofE School is 1892nd of 2,286 and Farrowdale House School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).