Northmoor Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northmoor Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
346 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
| Measure | Northmoor Academy Oldham, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1813 of 2,286 | #487 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13388 of 15,697 | #4141 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 346 | 347 |
| Pupils on roll | 346 | 347 |
| Free school meals | 48.7% | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 54.9% | 110.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 11% |
| 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 | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.sjps.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 23.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 53%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston is the larger school with 347 students compared with 346.
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 Northmoor Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston ranks higher (68.7 vs 23.9 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 Northmoor Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northmoor Academy: 346. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston: 347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northmoor Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston rank in North West?
Northmoor Academy is 1813th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston is 487th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).