Horton Mill Community Primary School vs The Blue Coat CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 822 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
The Blue Coat CofE School
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,702 students
| Measure | Horton Mill Community Primary School Oldham, North West | The Blue Coat CofE School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2016 of 2,286 | #44 of 536 |
| National rank | #14473 of 15,697 | #449 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 238 | 1,702 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 1,702 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 109.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 73.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.5 |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.blue-coat.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Blue Coat CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.6 vs 16.7).
- •The Blue Coat CofE School is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 238.
- •Horton Mill Community Primary School is a local authority school while The Blue Coat CofE School 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 Horton Mill Community Primary School better than The Blue Coat CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), The Blue Coat CofE School ranks higher (84.6 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 The Blue Coat CofE School?
About 822 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. The Blue Coat CofE School: 1,702. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horton Mill Community Primary School and The Blue Coat CofE School rank in North West?
Horton Mill Community Primary School is 2016th of 2,286 and The Blue Coat CofE School is 44th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).