Knowsley Junior School vs St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knowsley Junior School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
216 students
St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Knowsley Junior School Oldham, North West | St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1096 of 2,286 | #146 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8714 of 15,697 | #1138 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 216 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | www.knowsleyjunior.co.uk | www.stannescelydgate.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.2 vs 46.8).
- •St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 64%).
- •St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Knowsley Junior School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 209.
- •Knowsley Junior School is a local authority school while St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary 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 Knowsley Junior School better than St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School ranks higher (87.2 vs 46.8 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 Knowsley Junior School and St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knowsley Junior School: 216. St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knowsley Junior School and St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School rank in North West?
Knowsley Junior School is 1096th of 2,286 and St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School is 146th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).