Oswald Road Primary School vs St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 285 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oswald Road Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
656 students
St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
| Measure | Oswald Road Primary School Manchester, North West | St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #633 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #5349 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 656 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 656 | – |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.oswaldroad.co.uk/ | www.stjohnsrc.net |
The verdict
- •Oswald Road Primary School is a local authority school while St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Oswald Road Primary School better than St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
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 Oswald Road Primary School and St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 285 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
How do Oswald Road Primary School and St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Oswald Road Primary School is 633rd of 2,286 and St John's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).