Hodge Clough Primary School vs Woodlands Primary Academy
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.
Hodge Clough Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
Woodlands Primary Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
292 students
| Measure | Hodge Clough Primary School Oldham, North West | Woodlands Primary Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1801 of 2,286 | #2201 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13330 of 15,697 | #15414 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 443 | 292 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 292 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 52.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.5% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 40% |
| 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.hodgecloughprimary.oldham.sch.uk/ | woodlandsprimaryacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Hodge Clough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.2 vs 8.3).
- •Hodge Clough Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 40%).
- •Hodge Clough Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 292.
- •Hodge Clough Primary School is a local authority school while Woodlands Primary Academy is a academy 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 Hodge Clough Primary School better than Woodlands Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hodge Clough Primary School ranks higher (24.2 vs 8.3 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 Hodge Clough Primary School and Woodlands Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hodge Clough Primary School: 443. Woodlands Primary Academy: 292. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hodge Clough Primary School and Woodlands Primary Academy rank in North West?
Hodge Clough Primary School is 1801st of 2,286 and Woodlands Primary Academy is 2201st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).