Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School vs Higher Failsworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 32 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
Higher Failsworth Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
| Measure | Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School Warrington, North West | Higher Failsworth Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #64 of 2,286 | #2099 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #510 of 15,697 | #14888 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 396 | 396 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 396 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 132% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 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 | Warrington | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.grappenhallheys.co.uk | www.higher-failsworth.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.8 vs 13.3).
- •Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 40%).
- •Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 0%).
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 Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School better than Higher Failsworth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School ranks higher (92.8 vs 13.3 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 Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School and Higher Failsworth Primary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School: 396. Higher Failsworth Primary School: 396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School and Higher Failsworth Primary School rank in North West?
Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School is 64th of 2,286 and Higher Failsworth Primary School is 2099th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).