Hey-with-Zion Primary School vs Knowsley Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hey-with-Zion Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
281 students
Knowsley Junior School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
216 students
| Measure | Hey-with-Zion Primary School Oldham, North West | Knowsley Junior School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1021 of 2,286 | #1096 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8201 of 15,697 | #8714 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 281 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 281 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 32.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 8% |
| 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.heywithzion.org.uk | www.knowsleyjunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hey-with-Zion Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.1 vs 46.8).
- •Knowsley Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 59%).
- •Hey-with-Zion Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 8%).
- •Hey-with-Zion Primary School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 216.
- •Hey-with-Zion Primary School is a academy school while Knowsley Junior School is a local authority 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 Hey-with-Zion Primary School better than Knowsley Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Hey-with-Zion Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 46.8 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 Hey-with-Zion Primary School and Knowsley Junior School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hey-with-Zion Primary School: 281. Knowsley Junior School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hey-with-Zion Primary School and Knowsley Junior School rank in North West?
Hey-with-Zion Primary School is 1021st of 2,286 and Knowsley Junior School is 1096th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).