Glodwick Infant and Nursery School vs Roundthorn Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 637 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School
Greater Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
365 students
Roundthorn Primary Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
| Measure | Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Greater Manchester, North West | Roundthorn Primary Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1188 of 2,286 | #1141 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9336 of 15,697 | #9027 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 365 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 365 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| 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 | Greater Manchester | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.glodwick.oldham.sch.uk/ | www.roundthornprimaryacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Roundthorn Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.2 vs 43.7).
- •Glodwick Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 245.
- •Glodwick Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while Roundthorn Primary Academy 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 Glodwick Infant and Nursery School better than Roundthorn Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Roundthorn Primary Academy ranks higher (45.2 vs 43.7 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 Glodwick Infant and Nursery School and Roundthorn Primary Academy?
About 637 m in a straight line, between Greater Manchester and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School: 365. Roundthorn Primary Academy: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glodwick Infant and Nursery School and Roundthorn Primary Academy rank in North West?
Glodwick Infant and Nursery School is 1188th of 2,286 and Roundthorn Primary Academy is 1141st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).