Oswald Road Primary School vs St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 6.9 km 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 Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
647 students
| Measure | Oswald Road Primary School Manchester, North West | St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #633 of 2,286 | #478 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5349 of 15,697 | #4057 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 656 | 647 |
| Pupils on roll | 656 | 647 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 7% |
| 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 | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.oswaldroad.co.uk/ | www.st-thomasheaton.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 62.4).
- •St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 67%).
- •Oswald Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Oswald Road Primary School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 647.
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 Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel ranks higher (69.2 vs 62.4 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 Oswald Road Primary School and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oswald Road Primary School: 656. St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel: 647. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oswald Road Primary School and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel rank in North West?
Oswald Road Primary School is 633rd of 2,286 and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel is 478th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).