North Chadderton School vs St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
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.
North Chadderton School
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,524 students
St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
322 students
| Measure | North Chadderton School Oldham, North West | St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #287 of 536 | #1318 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2426 of 4,090 | #10324 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,524 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,524 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 26.6% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.northchaddertonschool.co.uk | www.stherberts.education |
The verdict
- •North Chadderton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 39.2).
- •North Chadderton School is the larger school with 1,524 students compared with 322.
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 North Chadderton School better than St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), North Chadderton School ranks higher (40.7 vs 39.2 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 North Chadderton School and St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Chadderton School: 1,524. St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Chadderton School and St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
North Chadderton School is 287th of 536 and St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1318th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).