Mills Hill Primary School vs St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 733 m 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
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Mills Hill Primary School Oldham, North West | St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1114 of 2,286 | #838 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8840 of 15,697 | #6983 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 604 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 604 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.millshill.oldham.sch.uk | www.stgabrielsce.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 46.2).
- •St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 65%).
- •St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Mills Hill Primary School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 230.
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 St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 46.2 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 St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School?
About 733 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mills Hill Primary School: 604. St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mills Hill Primary School and St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Mills Hill Primary School is 1114th of 2,286 and St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School is 838th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).