Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Rhyddings
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 631 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
205 students
Rhyddings
Accrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
610 students
| Measure | Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School Accrington, North West | Rhyddings Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #902 of 2,286 | #477 of 536 |
| National rank | #7451 of 15,697 | #3783 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 205 | 610 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 610 |
| Free school meals | 25.4% | 49.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Accrington | Accrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hippings.lancs.sch.uk | www.rhyddings.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.5 vs 15.7).
- •Rhyddings is the larger school with 610 students compared with 205.
- •Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Rhyddings 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 Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Rhyddings?
On the Success Index (England), Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 15.7 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 Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Rhyddings?
About 631 m in a straight line, between Accrington and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 205. Rhyddings: 610. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Rhyddings rank in North West?
Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 902nd of 2,286 and Rhyddings is 477th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).