St Matthew's RC High School vs Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Matthew's RC High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,327 students
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | St Matthew's RC High School Manchester, North West | Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #471 of 536 | #2089 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3746 of 4,090 | #14819 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,327 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,327 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 59.1% | 27.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.smrchs.com | www.whitegateend-oldham.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's RC High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.6 vs 14.0).
- •St Matthew's RC High School is the larger school with 1,327 students compared with 208.
- •St Matthew's RC High School is a academy school while Whitegate End Primary and Nursery 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 Matthew's RC High School better than Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's RC High School ranks higher (16.6 vs 14.0 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 Matthew's RC High School and Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Matthew's RC High School: 1,327. Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Matthew's RC High School and Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
St Matthew's RC High School is 471st of 536 and Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School is 2089th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).