Limehurst Community Primary School vs Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
133 students
| Measure | Limehurst Community Primary School Oldham, North West | Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1120 of 2,286 | #1248 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8915 of 15,697 | #9785 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 323 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 323 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 50.7% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.limehurst.oldham.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Limehurst Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.8 vs 41.7).
- •Limehurst Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 67%).
- •Limehurst Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Limehurst Community Primary School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 133.
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 Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Limehurst Community Primary School ranks higher (45.8 vs 41.7 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 Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Limehurst Community Primary School: 323. Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Limehurst Community Primary School and Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School rank in North West?
Limehurst Community Primary School is 1120th of 2,286 and Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School is 1248th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).