North Chadderton School vs The Chadderton Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 678 m 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
The Chadderton Preparatory School
Oldham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
121 students
| Measure | North Chadderton School Oldham, North West | The Chadderton Preparatory School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #287 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #2426 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,524 | 121 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,524 | 121 |
| Free school meals | 26.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 84.6% |
| 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.thechaddertonprepgrammar.co.uk |
The verdict
- •North Chadderton School is the larger school with 1,524 students compared with 121.
- •North Chadderton School is a academy school while The Chadderton Preparatory School is a independent 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 North Chadderton School better than The Chadderton Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are North Chadderton School and The Chadderton Preparatory School?
About 678 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Chadderton School: 1,524. The Chadderton Preparatory School: 121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Chadderton School and The Chadderton Preparatory School rank in North West?
North Chadderton School is 287th of 536 and The Chadderton Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).