Freehold Community Academy vs Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 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
Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,469 students
| Measure | Freehold Community Academy Oldham, North West | Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1719 of 2,286 | #372 of 536 |
| National rank | #12830 of 15,697 | #3054 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 447 | 1,469 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 1,469 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 89% |
| 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 | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.freeholdprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.2 vs 26.9).
- •Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 447.
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 Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (28.2 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 Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freehold Community Academy: 447. Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: 1,469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freehold Community Academy and Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Freehold Community Academy is 1719th of 2,286 and Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is 372nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).