Mills Hill Primary School vs North Chadderton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mills Hill Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
604 students
North Chadderton School
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,524 students
| Measure | Mills Hill Primary School Oldham, North West | North Chadderton School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1114 of 2,286 | #287 of 536 |
| National rank | #8840 of 15,697 | #2426 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 604 | 1,524 |
| Pupils on roll | 604 | 1,524 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.9 |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.millshill.oldham.sch.uk | www.northchaddertonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Mills Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 40.7).
- •North Chadderton School is the larger school with 1,524 students compared with 604.
- •Mills Hill Primary School is a local authority school while North Chadderton 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 Mills Hill Primary School better than North Chadderton School?
On the Success Index (England), Mills Hill Primary School ranks higher (46.2 vs 40.7 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 Mills Hill Primary School and North Chadderton School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mills Hill Primary School: 604. North Chadderton School: 1,524. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mills Hill Primary School and North Chadderton School rank in North West?
Mills Hill Primary School is 1114th of 2,286 and North Chadderton School is 287th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).