Oldham Sixth Form College vs Westwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 653 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oldham Sixth Form College
Oldham · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
Westwood High
Oldham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
349 students
| Measure | Oldham Sixth Form College Oldham, North West | Westwood High Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #58 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #598 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Sixth form | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 0 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 0 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 0% | – |
| Capacity filled | 0% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | 31.1 | – |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.osfc.ac.uk | westwoodhigh.org |
The verdict
- •Oldham Sixth Form College is a academy school while Westwood High is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Oldham Sixth Form College 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 Oldham Sixth Form College better than Westwood High?
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 Oldham Sixth Form College and Westwood High?
About 653 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oldham Sixth Form College: 0. Westwood High: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oldham Sixth Form College and Westwood High rank in North West?
Oldham Sixth Form College is unranked and Westwood High is 58th of 536 among sixth form schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).