Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn vs St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 646 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Accrington · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
801 students
St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
151 students
| Measure | Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Accrington, North West | St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #304 of 536 | #907 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2555 of 4,090 | #7482 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 801 | 151 |
| Pupils on roll | 801 | 151 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | 47.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Accrington | Accrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.mountcarmelhigh.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.stoswaldsromancatholicprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.4 vs 38.1).
- •Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is the larger school with 801 students compared with 151.
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 Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn better than St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington ranks higher (52.4 vs 38.1 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 Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn and St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington?
About 646 m in a straight line, between Accrington and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn: 801. St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington: 151. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn and St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington rank in North West?
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is 304th of 536 and St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington is 907th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).