St Augustine's CofE Primary School vs Thorp Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 14 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
Thorp Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | St Augustine's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West | Thorp Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1474 of 2,286 | #1455 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11354 of 15,697 | #11233 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 217 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 53% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Manchester | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | staugustines.salford.sch.uk/ | www.thorp.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (34.4 vs 35.1).
- •St Augustine's CofE 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 4%).
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 St Augustine's CofE Primary School better than Thorp Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Augustine's CofE Primary School and Thorp Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Augustine's CofE Primary School: 217. Thorp Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Augustine's CofE Primary School and Thorp Primary School rank in North West?
St Augustine's CofE Primary School is 1474th of 2,286 and Thorp Primary School is 1455th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).