Friezland Primary School vs Milton St John's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friezland Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
97 students
Milton St John's CofE Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | Friezland Primary School Oldham, North West | Milton St John's CofE Primary School Ashton-under-Lyne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #894 of 2,286 | #360 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7406 of 15,697 | #3011 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 97 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.friezlandschool.co.uk/ | www.milton-st-johns.tameside.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Milton St John's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.9 vs 52.7).
- •Milton St John's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 69%).
- •Milton St John's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Milton St John's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 97.
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 Friezland Primary School better than Milton St John's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Milton St John's CofE Primary School ranks higher (74.9 vs 52.7 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 Friezland Primary School and Milton St John's CofE Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Ashton-under-Lyne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Friezland Primary School: 97. Milton St John's CofE Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Friezland Primary School and Milton St John's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Friezland Primary School is 894th of 2,286 and Milton St John's CofE Primary School is 360th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).