Horton Mill Community Primary School vs Westwood Boys School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 557 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
Westwood Boys School
Oldham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
44 students
| Measure | Horton Mill Community Primary School Oldham, North West | Westwood Boys School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| 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 11–19 |
| Students | 238 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 44 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 55% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horton Mill Community Primary School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 44.
- •Horton Mill Community Primary School is a local authority school while Westwood Boys School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Horton Mill Community Primary School is co-educational and Westwood Boys School is boys.
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 Westwood Boys School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Horton Mill Community Primary School and Westwood Boys School?
About 557 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. Westwood Boys School: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horton Mill Community Primary School and Westwood Boys School rank in North West?
Horton Mill Community Primary School is 2016th of 2,286 and Westwood Boys School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).