Freehold Community Academy vs Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 64 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freehold Community Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
| Measure | Freehold Community Academy Oldham, North West | Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1719 of 2,286 | #412 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12830 of 15,697 | #3491 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 447 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Oldham | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.freeholdprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.osm.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 26.9).
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 Freehold Community Academy better than Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 26.9 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 Freehold Community Academy and Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freehold Community Academy: 447. Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freehold Community Academy and Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Freehold Community Academy is 1719th of 2,286 and Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 412th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).