Ellen House Secondary vs Northmoor Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 731 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellen House Secondary
Oldham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
54 students
Northmoor Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
346 students
| Measure | Ellen House Secondary Oldham, North West | Northmoor Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1813 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #13388 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 54 | 346 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 346 |
| Free school meals | – | 48.7% |
| Capacity filled | 30% | 54.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | ellenhousesecondary.org/ | – |
The verdict
- •Northmoor Academy is the larger school with 346 students compared with 54.
- •Ellen House Secondary is a independent school while Northmoor Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ellen House Secondary is boys and Northmoor Academy is co-educational.
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 Ellen House Secondary better than Northmoor Academy?
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 Ellen House Secondary and Northmoor Academy?
About 731 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellen House Secondary: 54. Northmoor Academy: 346. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellen House Secondary and Northmoor Academy rank in North West?
Ellen House Secondary is unranked and Northmoor Academy is 1813th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).