Higher Failsworth Primary School vs Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 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
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Higher Failsworth Primary School Oldham, North West | Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2099 of 2,286 | #2089 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14888 of 15,697 | #14819 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 396 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 27.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.5% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 39% |
| 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 | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.higher-failsworth.oldham.sch.uk | www.whitegateend-oldham.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Higher Failsworth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (40% vs 39%).
- •Higher Failsworth Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 208.
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 Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Higher Failsworth Primary School and Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higher Failsworth Primary School: 396. Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higher Failsworth Primary School and Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
Higher Failsworth Primary School is 2099th of 2,286 and Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School is 2089th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).