Fir Bank Primary School vs Thornham St. James CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 692 m 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
Thornham St. James CofE Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Fir Bank Primary School Oldham, North West | Thornham St. James CofE Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #451 of 2,286 | #690 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3863 of 15,697 | #5777 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 238 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 113.3% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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.stjamesthornham.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Fir Bank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.3 vs 60.4).
- •Fir Bank Primary School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 197.
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 Thornham St. James CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fir Bank Primary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 60.4 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 Thornham St. James CofE Primary School?
About 692 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fir Bank Primary School: 238. Thornham St. James CofE Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fir Bank Primary School and Thornham St. James CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Fir Bank Primary School is 451st of 2,286 and Thornham St. James CofE Primary School is 690th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).