Elm Wood Primary School vs Mills Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 781 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Wood Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
Mills Hill Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
604 students
| Measure | Elm Wood Primary School Manchester, North West | Mills Hill Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1995 of 2,286 | #1114 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14360 of 15,697 | #8840 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 453 | 604 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 604 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 3% |
| 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 | Manchester | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.elmwoodps.co.uk | www.millshill.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mills Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 17.5).
- •Mills Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 43%).
- •Mills Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Mills Hill Primary School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 453.
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 Elm Wood Primary School better than Mills Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mills Hill Primary School ranks higher (46.2 vs 17.5 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 Elm Wood Primary School and Mills Hill Primary School?
About 781 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elm Wood Primary School: 453. Mills Hill Primary School: 604. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elm Wood Primary School and Mills Hill Primary School rank in North West?
Elm Wood Primary School is 1995th of 2,286 and Mills Hill Primary School is 1114th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).