St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy vs St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 625 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
244 students
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy Oldham, North West | St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #685 of 2,286 | #1008 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5751 of 15,697 | #8119 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 244 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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.st-edwards.oldham.sch.uk | www.leesfield.oldham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 49.5).
- •St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 68%).
- •St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 244 students compared with 200.
- •St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary 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 St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy better than St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (60.5 vs 49.5 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 St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy and St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy: 244. St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy and St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School rank in North West?
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy is 685th of 2,286 and St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School is 1008th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).