Oasis Academy MediaCityUK vs St Joseph's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 321 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
989 students
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Oasis Academy MediaCityUK Manchester, North West | St Joseph's RC Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #448 of 536 | #2220 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3640 of 4,090 | #15471 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 989 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 989 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 55.9% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 139.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.40 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.oasisacademymediacityuk.org/ | www.stjosephsordsall.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Oasis Academy MediaCityUK scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.6 vs 7.4).
- •Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is the larger school with 989 students compared with 220.
- •Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is a academy school while St Joseph's RC Primary School is a local authority 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 Oasis Academy MediaCityUK better than St Joseph's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oasis Academy MediaCityUK ranks higher (18.6 vs 7.4 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 Oasis Academy MediaCityUK and St Joseph's RC Primary School?
About 321 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK: 989. St Joseph's RC Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oasis Academy MediaCityUK and St Joseph's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is 448th of 536 and St Joseph's RC Primary School is 2220th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).