Richmond Academy vs Westwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 215 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 High
Oldham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
349 students
| Measure | Richmond Academy Oldham, North West | Westwood High Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1718 of 2,286 | #58 of 536 |
| National rank | #12819 of 15,697 | #598 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 389 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 43% | – |
| Capacity filled | 76.3% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldham | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.richmond.theharmonytrust.org/ | westwoodhigh.org |
The verdict
- •Westwood High scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 27.0).
- •Richmond Academy is the larger school with 389 students compared with 349.
- •Richmond Academy is a academy school while Westwood High is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Richmond Academy is co-educational and Westwood High is girls.
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 High?
On the Success Index (England), Westwood High ranks higher (80.4 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 High?
About 215 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richmond Academy: 389. Westwood High: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richmond Academy and Westwood High rank in North West?
Richmond Academy is 1718th of 2,286 and Westwood High is 58th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).