Irk Valley Community School vs Oasis Academy Harpur Mount
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 369 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irk Valley Community School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
437 students
Oasis Academy Harpur Mount
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | Irk Valley Community School Manchester, North West | Oasis Academy Harpur Mount Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2148 of 2,286 | #610 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15138 of 15,697 | #5162 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 437 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 437 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 52.2% | 65.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.irkvalley.manchester.sch.uk | www.oasisacademyharpurmount.org/ |
The verdict
- •Oasis Academy Harpur Mount scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 11.1).
- •Oasis Academy Harpur Mount does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 46%).
- •Oasis Academy Harpur Mount does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Oasis Academy Harpur Mount is the larger school with 443 students compared with 437.
- •Irk Valley Community School is a local authority school while Oasis Academy Harpur Mount 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 Irk Valley Community School better than Oasis Academy Harpur Mount?
On the Success Index (England), Oasis Academy Harpur Mount ranks higher (63.4 vs 11.1 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 Irk Valley Community School and Oasis Academy Harpur Mount?
About 369 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Irk Valley Community School: 437. Oasis Academy Harpur Mount: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Irk Valley Community School and Oasis Academy Harpur Mount rank in North West?
Irk Valley Community School is 2148th of 2,286 and Oasis Academy Harpur Mount is 610th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).