Springhead Infant and Nursery School vs St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 763 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springhead Infant and Nursery School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
150 students
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
244 students
| Measure | Springhead Infant and Nursery School Oldham, North West | St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #733 of 2,286 | #685 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6078 of 15,697 | #5751 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 150 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 244 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72.5% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.springhead.oldham.sch.uk/ | www.st-edwards.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 58.9).
- •St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 244 students compared with 150.
- •Springhead Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy 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 Springhead Infant and Nursery School better than St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (60.5 vs 58.9 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 Springhead Infant and Nursery School and St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy?
About 763 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Springhead Infant and Nursery School: 150. St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Springhead Infant and Nursery School and St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Springhead Infant and Nursery School is 733rd of 2,286 and St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy is 685th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).