Northmoor Academy vs Westwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 576 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northmoor Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
346 students
Westwood High
Oldham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
349 students
| Measure | Northmoor Academy Oldham, North West | Westwood High Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1813 of 2,286 | #58 of 536 |
| National rank | #13388 of 15,697 | #598 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 346 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 346 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 48.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 54.9% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | westwoodhigh.org |
The verdict
- •Westwood High scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 23.9).
- •Westwood High is the larger school with 349 students compared with 346.
- •Northmoor Academy is a academy school while Westwood High is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Northmoor Academy is co-educational and Westwood High is girls.
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 Westwood High?
On the Success Index (England), Westwood High ranks higher (80.4 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 Westwood High?
About 576 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northmoor Academy: 346. Westwood High: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northmoor Academy and Westwood High rank in North West?
Northmoor Academy is 1813th of 2,286 and Westwood High is 58th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).