Royton Hall Primary School vs Thorp Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royton Hall Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
324 students
Thorp Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | Royton Hall Primary School Oldham, North West | Thorp Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1320 of 2,286 | #1455 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10341 of 15,697 | #11233 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 324 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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.roytonhall-pri.oldham.sch.uk/ | www.thorp.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Royton Hall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.1 vs 35.1).
- •Royton Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 53%).
- •Thorp Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Royton Hall Primary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 217.
- •Royton Hall Primary School is a local authority school while Thorp Primary School is a academy 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 Royton Hall Primary School better than Thorp Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Royton Hall Primary School ranks higher (39.1 vs 35.1 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 Royton Hall Primary School and Thorp Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Royton Hall Primary School: 324. Thorp Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Royton Hall Primary School and Thorp Primary School rank in North West?
Royton Hall Primary School is 1320th of 2,286 and Thorp Primary School is 1455th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).