Holy Cross Ceva Primary School vs The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 930 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
412 students
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
950 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Oldham, North West | The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1736 of 2,286 | #421 of 536 |
| National rank | #12942 of 15,697 | #3444 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 412 | 950 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 950 |
| Free school meals | 57.3% | 41.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.8% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.holycross-primary.co.uk | www.brian-clarke.org/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Ceva Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.3 vs 21.3).
- •The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy is the larger school with 950 students compared with 412.
- •Holy Cross Ceva Primary School is a local authority school while The Brian Clarke Church of England 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 Holy Cross Ceva Primary School better than The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross Ceva Primary School ranks higher (26.3 vs 21.3 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 Holy Cross Ceva Primary School and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School: 412. The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy: 950. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Ceva Primary School and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School is 1736th of 2,286 and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy is 421st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).