St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston vs Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston Manchester, North West | Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2244 of 2,286 | #2089 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15565 of 15,697 | #14819 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 235 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 52.8% | 27.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | www.st-maryscofe.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.whitegateend-oldham.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.0 vs 5.9).
- •Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (39% vs 31%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston is the larger school with 235 students compared with 208.
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 Mary's CofE Primary School Moston better than Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (14.0 vs 5.9 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston and Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston: 235. Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston and Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston is 2244th of 2,286 and Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School is 2089th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).