Horton Mill Community Primary School vs St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 57 km 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
St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
| Measure | Horton Mill Community Primary School Oldham, North West | St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2016 of 2,286 | #1278 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14473 of 15,697 | #10047 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 238 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 90.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.stsebastiansliverpool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.5 vs 16.7).
- •St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 47%).
- •St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
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 St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (40.5 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 St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horton Mill Community Primary School: 238. St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horton Mill Community Primary School and St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery rank in North West?
Horton Mill Community Primary School is 2016th of 2,286 and St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is 1278th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).