Harwood Meadows Primary School vs Oasis Academy Aspinal
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 22 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwood Meadows Primary School
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
Oasis Academy Aspinal
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Harwood Meadows Primary School Bolton, North West | Oasis Academy Aspinal Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1416 of 2,286 | #929 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10980 of 15,697 | #7656 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 224 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 54.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Bolton | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.harwood-meadows.bolton.sch.uk | www.oasisacademyaspinal.org |
The verdict
- •Oasis Academy Aspinal scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.5 vs 36.3).
- •Oasis Academy Aspinal does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 62%).
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 Harwood Meadows Primary School better than Oasis Academy Aspinal?
On the Success Index (England), Oasis Academy Aspinal ranks higher (51.5 vs 36.3 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 Harwood Meadows Primary School and Oasis Academy Aspinal?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harwood Meadows Primary School: 224. Oasis Academy Aspinal: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harwood Meadows Primary School and Oasis Academy Aspinal rank in North West?
Harwood Meadows Primary School is 1416th of 2,286 and Oasis Academy Aspinal is 929th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).