Higher Failsworth Primary School vs St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 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
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
333 students
| Measure | Higher Failsworth Primary School Oldham, North West | St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2099 of 2,286 | #1115 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14888 of 15,697 | #8869 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 396 | 333 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 333 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 83.5% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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.higher-failsworth.oldham.sch.uk | www.stmargarets.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.1 vs 13.3).
- •St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 40%).
- •St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Higher Failsworth Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 333.
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 St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (46.1 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 St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higher Failsworth Primary School: 396. St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School: 333. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higher Failsworth Primary School and St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School rank in North West?
Higher Failsworth Primary School is 2099th of 2,286 and St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School is 1115th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).