Richmond Academy vs The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 201 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
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
950 students
| Measure | Richmond Academy Oldham, North West | The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1718 of 2,286 | #421 of 536 |
| National rank | #12819 of 15,697 | #3444 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 389 | 950 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 950 |
| Free school meals | 43% | 41.7% |
| Capacity filled | 76.3% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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.brian-clarke.org/ |
The verdict
- •Richmond Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.0 vs 21.3).
- •The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy is the larger school with 950 students compared with 389.
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 The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Richmond Academy ranks higher (27.0 vs 21.3 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 The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy?
About 201 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richmond Academy: 389. The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy: 950. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richmond Academy and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Richmond Academy is 1718th of 2,286 and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy is 421st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).