Ellen House Secondary vs Westwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 772 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
Westwood High
Oldham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
349 students
| Measure | Ellen House Secondary Oldham, North West | Westwood High Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #58 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #598 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 54 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 349 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 30% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | ellenhousesecondary.org/ | westwoodhigh.org |
The verdict
- •Westwood High is the larger school with 349 students compared with 54.
- •Ellen House Secondary is boys and Westwood High is girls.
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 Westwood High?
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 Westwood High?
About 772 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellen House Secondary: 54. Westwood High: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellen House Secondary and Westwood High rank in North West?
Ellen House Secondary is unranked and Westwood High is 58th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).