East Crompton St James CofE Primary School vs Rushcroft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 562 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
Rushcroft Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
164 students
| Measure | East Crompton St James CofE Primary School Oldham, North West | Rushcroft Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1501 of 2,286 | #919 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11516 of 15,697 | #7556 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 185 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.stjames-primary.co.uk/ | www.rushcroftprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Rushcroft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.0 vs 33.6).
- •Rushcroft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 52%).
- •East Crompton St James CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •East Crompton St James CofE Primary School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 164.
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 James CofE Primary School better than Rushcroft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rushcroft Primary School ranks higher (52.0 vs 33.6 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 East Crompton St James CofE Primary School and Rushcroft Primary School?
About 562 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School: 185. Rushcroft Primary School: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Crompton St James CofE Primary School and Rushcroft Primary School rank in North West?
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School is 1501st of 2,286 and Rushcroft Primary School is 919th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).