Rhyddings vs St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 233 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rhyddings
Accrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
610 students
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
252 students
| Measure | Rhyddings Accrington, North West | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #477 of 536 | #577 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3783 of 4,090 | #4943 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 610 | 252 |
| Pupils on roll | 610 | 252 |
| Free school meals | 49.3% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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.rhyddings.co.uk/ | www.stmarysoswaldtwistle.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 15.7).
- •Rhyddings is the larger school with 610 students compared with 252.
- •Rhyddings is a academy school while St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle 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 Rhyddings better than St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle ranks higher (64.6 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 Rhyddings and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle?
About 233 m in a straight line, between Accrington and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rhyddings: 610. St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle: 252. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rhyddings and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle rank in North West?
Rhyddings is 477th of 536 and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle is 577th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).