Freehold Community Academy vs Westwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 793 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
Westwood High
Oldham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
349 students
| Measure | Freehold Community Academy Oldham, North West | Westwood High Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1719 of 2,286 | #58 of 536 |
| National rank | #12830 of 15,697 | #598 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 447 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.freeholdprimaryacademy.co.uk | westwoodhigh.org |
The verdict
- •Westwood High scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 26.9).
- •Freehold Community Academy is the larger school with 447 students compared with 349.
- •Freehold Community Academy is a academy school while Westwood High is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Freehold Community Academy is co-educational and Westwood High is girls.
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 Westwood High?
On the Success Index (England), Westwood High ranks higher (80.4 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 Westwood High?
About 793 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freehold Community Academy: 447. Westwood High: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freehold Community Academy and Westwood High rank in North West?
Freehold Community Academy is 1719th of 2,286 and Westwood High is 58th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).