Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy vs St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 931 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,469 students
St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
322 students
| Measure | Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Oldham, North West | St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #372 of 536 | #1318 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3054 of 4,090 | #10324 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,469 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,469 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 37.4% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk/ | www.stherberts.education |
The verdict
- •St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.2 vs 28.2).
- •Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 322.
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 Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy better than St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (39.2 vs 28.2 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 Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy and St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: 1,469. St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy and St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is 372nd of 536 and St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1318th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).