Limehurst Community Primary School vs The Hathershaw College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Limehurst Community Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
323 students
The Hathershaw College
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,034 students
| Measure | Limehurst Community Primary School Oldham, North West | The Hathershaw College Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1120 of 2,286 | #435 of 536 |
| National rank | #8915 of 15,697 | #3552 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 323 | 1,034 |
| Pupils on roll | 323 | 1,034 |
| Free school meals | 50.7% | 54.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.limehurst.oldham.sch.uk | www.hathershaw.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Limehurst Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.8 vs 19.9).
- •The Hathershaw College is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 323.
- •Limehurst Community Primary School is a local authority school while The Hathershaw College 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 Limehurst Community Primary School better than The Hathershaw College?
On the Success Index (England), Limehurst Community Primary School ranks higher (45.8 vs 19.9 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 Limehurst Community Primary School and The Hathershaw College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Limehurst Community Primary School: 323. The Hathershaw College: 1,034. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Limehurst Community Primary School and The Hathershaw College rank in North West?
Limehurst Community Primary School is 1120th of 2,286 and The Hathershaw College is 435th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).