St Hilda's CofE Primary School vs The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 745 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
377 students
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
950 students
| Measure | St Hilda's CofE Primary School Oldham, North West | The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1885 of 2,286 | #421 of 536 |
| National rank | #13844 of 15,697 | #3444 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 377 | 950 |
| Pupils on roll | 377 | 950 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | 41.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.1% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| 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.sthildas.oldham.sch.uk | www.brian-clarke.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (20.9 vs 21.3).
- •The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy is the larger school with 950 students compared with 377.
- •St Hilda's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while The Brian Clarke Church of England 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 St Hilda's CofE Primary School better than The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy?
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 Hilda's CofE Primary School and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy?
About 745 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Hilda's CofE Primary School: 377. The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy: 950. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Hilda's CofE Primary School and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy rank in North West?
St Hilda's CofE Primary School is 1885th of 2,286 and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy is 421st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).