Freehold Community Academy vs Stanley Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 801 m 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
Stanley Road Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | Freehold Community Academy Oldham, North West | Stanley Road Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1719 of 2,286 | #1774 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12830 of 15,697 | #13171 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 447 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.stanleyroad.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Freehold Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.9 vs 25.1).
- •Freehold Community Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 53%).
- •Freehold Community Academy is the larger school with 447 students compared with 443.
- •Freehold Community Academy is a academy school while Stanley Road Primary School 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 Freehold Community Academy better than Stanley Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Freehold Community Academy ranks higher (26.9 vs 25.1 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 Stanley Road Primary School?
About 801 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freehold Community Academy: 447. Stanley Road Primary School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freehold Community Academy and Stanley Road Primary School rank in North West?
Freehold Community Academy is 1719th of 2,286 and Stanley Road Primary School is 1774th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).