Higher Failsworth Primary School vs New Moston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Higher Failsworth Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
New Moston Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
487 students
| Measure | Higher Failsworth Primary School Oldham, North West | New Moston Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2099 of 2,286 | #2052 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14888 of 15,697 | #14630 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 396 | 487 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 487 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 41.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.5% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.higher-failsworth.oldham.sch.uk | www.newmoston.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •New Moston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.5 vs 13.3).
- •New Moston Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (45% vs 40%).
- •New Moston Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •New Moston Primary School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 396.
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 Higher Failsworth Primary School better than New Moston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), New Moston Primary School ranks higher (15.5 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 Higher Failsworth Primary School and New Moston Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higher Failsworth Primary School: 396. New Moston Primary School: 487. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higher Failsworth Primary School and New Moston Primary School rank in North West?
Higher Failsworth Primary School is 2099th of 2,286 and New Moston Primary School is 2052nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).