Friezland Primary School vs Mossley Hollins High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 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
Mossley Hollins High School
Ashton-under-Lyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
894 students
| Measure | Friezland Primary School Oldham, North West | Mossley Hollins High School Ashton-under-Lyne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #894 of 2,286 | #71 of 536 |
| National rank | #7406 of 15,697 | #669 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 97 | 894 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 894 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.mossleyhollins.com/ |
The verdict
- •Mossley Hollins High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 52.7).
- •Mossley Hollins High School is the larger school with 894 students compared with 97.
- •Friezland Primary School is a local authority school while Mossley Hollins High School is a academy 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 Friezland Primary School better than Mossley Hollins High School?
On the Success Index (England), Mossley Hollins High School ranks higher (78.6 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 Mossley Hollins High School?
About 1.5 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. Mossley Hollins High School: 894. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Friezland Primary School and Mossley Hollins High School rank in North West?
Friezland Primary School is 894th of 2,286 and Mossley Hollins High School is 71st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).