Fir Bank Primary School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fir Bank Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Fir Bank Primary School Oldham, North West | St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #451 of 2,286 | #174 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3863 of 15,697 | #1335 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 238 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 113.3% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 17% |
| 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.firbankprimary.co.uk | www.stmaryscecrompton.oldham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 70.3).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 73%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 10%).
- •Fir Bank Primary School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 212.
- •Fir Bank Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton 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 Fir Bank Primary School better than St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton ranks higher (85.7 vs 70.3 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 Fir Bank Primary School and St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fir Bank Primary School: 238. St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fir Bank Primary School and St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton rank in North West?
Fir Bank Primary School is 451st of 2,286 and St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton is 174th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).