Horton Mill Community Primary School vs Sapience Girls Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 545 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horton Mill Community Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
Sapience Girls Academy
Oldham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
51 students
| Measure | Horton Mill Community Primary School Oldham, North West | Sapience Girls Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2016 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #14473 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 238 | 51 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 51 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 51% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sapience Girls Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 16.7).
- •Horton Mill Community Primary School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 51.
- •Horton Mill Community Primary School is a local authority school while Sapience Girls Academy is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Horton Mill Community Primary School is co-educational and Sapience Girls Academy is girls.
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 Horton Mill Community Primary School better than Sapience Girls Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sapience Girls Academy ranks higher (52.1 vs 16.7 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 Horton Mill Community Primary School and Sapience Girls Academy?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horton Mill Community Primary School: 238. Sapience Girls Academy: 51. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horton Mill Community Primary School and Sapience Girls Academy rank in North West?
Horton Mill Community Primary School is 2016th of 2,286 and Sapience Girls Academy is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).