Hey-with-Zion Primary School vs Springhead Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 810 m 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
Springhead Infant and Nursery School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
150 students
| Measure | Hey-with-Zion Primary School Oldham, North West | Springhead Infant and Nursery School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1021 of 2,286 | #733 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8201 of 15,697 | #6078 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 281 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 281 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 72.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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.springhead.oldham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Springhead Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 49.1).
- •Hey-with-Zion Primary School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 150.
- •Hey-with-Zion Primary School is a academy school while Springhead Infant and Nursery 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 Springhead Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Springhead Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (58.9 vs 49.1 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 Springhead Infant and Nursery School?
About 810 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hey-with-Zion Primary School: 281. Springhead Infant and Nursery School: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hey-with-Zion Primary School and Springhead Infant and Nursery School rank in North West?
Hey-with-Zion Primary School is 1021st of 2,286 and Springhead Infant and Nursery School is 733rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).