Knowsley Junior School vs St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 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 Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
244 students
| Measure | Knowsley Junior School Oldham, North West | St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1096 of 2,286 | #685 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8714 of 15,697 | #5751 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 216 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 244 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.knowsleyjunior.co.uk | www.st-edwards.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 46.8).
- •St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 64%).
- •St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 8%).
- •St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 244 students compared with 216.
- •Knowsley Junior School is a local authority school while St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy 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 Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (60.5 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 Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knowsley Junior School: 216. St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knowsley Junior School and St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Knowsley Junior School is 1096th of 2,286 and St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy is 685th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).