Farrowdale House School vs The Crompton House Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 908 m 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
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,865 students
| Measure | Farrowdale House School Oldham, North West | The Crompton House Church of England Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #175 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #1492 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 37 | 1,865 |
| Pupils on roll | 37 | 1,865 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 25.3% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.1 |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.farrowdale.co.uk | www.cromptonhouse.org |
The verdict
- •The Crompton House Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,865 students compared with 37.
- •Farrowdale House School is a independent school while The Crompton House Church of England Academy is a academy 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 The Crompton House Church of England 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 Farrowdale House School and The Crompton House Church of England Academy?
About 908 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farrowdale House School: 37. The Crompton House Church of England Academy: 1,865. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farrowdale House School and The Crompton House Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Farrowdale House School is unranked and The Crompton House Church of England Academy is 175th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).