Richmond Academy vs Westwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 280 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
Westwood Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
242 students
| Measure | Richmond Academy Oldham, North West | Westwood Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1718 of 2,286 | #1079 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12819 of 15,697 | #8590 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 389 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 43% | 46.2% |
| Capacity filled | 76.3% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 73% |
| 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.westwood.theharmonytrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Westwood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 27.0).
- •Westwood Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 58%).
- •Westwood Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Richmond Academy is the larger school with 389 students compared with 242.
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 Westwood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Westwood Academy ranks higher (47.4 vs 27.0 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 Westwood Academy?
About 280 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richmond Academy: 389. Westwood Academy: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richmond Academy and Westwood Academy rank in North West?
Richmond Academy is 1718th of 2,286 and Westwood Academy is 1079th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).