Farrowdale House School vs Rushcroft Primary 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.
Farrowdale House School
Oldham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
37 students
Rushcroft Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
164 students
| Measure | Farrowdale House School Oldham, North West | Rushcroft Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #919 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #7556 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 37 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 37 | 164 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 25.3% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| 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.farrowdale.co.uk | www.rushcroftprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Rushcroft Primary School is the larger school with 164 students compared with 37.
- •Farrowdale House School is a independent school while Rushcroft Primary School is a local authority 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 Farrowdale House School better than Rushcroft Primary 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 Farrowdale House School and Rushcroft Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farrowdale House School: 37. Rushcroft Primary School: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farrowdale House School and Rushcroft Primary School rank in North West?
Farrowdale House School is unranked and Rushcroft Primary School is 919th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).