Richmond Academy vs St Hilda's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 818 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
389 students
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
377 students
| Measure | Richmond Academy Oldham, North West | St Hilda's CofE Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1718 of 2,286 | #1885 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12819 of 15,697 | #13844 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 389 | 377 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 377 |
| Free school meals | 43% | 46.7% |
| Capacity filled | 76.3% | 82.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 3% |
| 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 | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.richmond.theharmonytrust.org/ | www.sthildas.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Richmond Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.0 vs 20.9).
- •Richmond Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 51%).
- •St Hilda's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Richmond Academy is the larger school with 389 students compared with 377.
- •Richmond Academy is a academy school while St Hilda's CofE Primary School 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 Richmond Academy better than St Hilda's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Richmond Academy ranks higher (27.0 vs 20.9 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 Richmond Academy and St Hilda's CofE Primary School?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richmond Academy: 389. St Hilda's CofE Primary School: 377. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richmond Academy and St Hilda's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Richmond Academy is 1718th of 2,286 and St Hilda's CofE Primary School is 1885th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).