Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy vs Yew Tree Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km 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
Yew Tree Community School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
619 students
| Measure | Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Oldham, North West | Yew Tree Community School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #372 of 536 | #1576 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3054 of 4,090 | #11952 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,469 | 619 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,469 | 619 |
| Free school meals | 37.4% | 39.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk/ | www.yewtree.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Yew Tree Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.5 vs 28.2).
- •Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 619.
- •Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Yew Tree Community School is a local authority 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 Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy better than Yew Tree Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Yew Tree Community School ranks higher (31.5 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 Yew Tree Community School?
About 1.0 km 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. Yew Tree Community School: 619. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy and Yew Tree Community School rank in North West?
Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is 372nd of 536 and Yew Tree Community School is 1576th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).