Greenfield Primary School vs Saddleworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenfield Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
Saddleworth School
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,444 students
| Measure | Greenfield Primary School Oldham, North West | Saddleworth School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #992 of 2,286 | #170 of 536 |
| National rank | #7992 of 15,697 | #1467 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 347 | 1,444 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 1,444 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 72.3% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.greenfieldprimaryschool.com/ | www.saddleworth.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Saddleworth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.3 vs 50.0).
- •Saddleworth School is the larger school with 1,444 students compared with 347.
- •Greenfield Primary School is a local authority school while Saddleworth 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 Greenfield Primary School better than Saddleworth School?
On the Success Index (England), Saddleworth School ranks higher (60.3 vs 50.0 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 Greenfield Primary School and Saddleworth School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenfield Primary School: 347. Saddleworth School: 1,444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenfield Primary School and Saddleworth School rank in North West?
Greenfield Primary School is 992nd of 2,286 and Saddleworth School is 170th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).