St. Paul's CofE Primary School vs The Chadderton Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Paul's CofE Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
The Chadderton Preparatory School
Oldham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
121 students
| Measure | St. Paul's CofE Primary School Oldham, North West | The Chadderton Preparatory School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1500 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #11509 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 231 | 121 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 121 |
| Free school meals | 29% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.stpauls-school.co.uk/ | www.thechaddertonprepgrammar.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St. Paul's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 121.
- •St. Paul's CofE Primary School is a academy school while The Chadderton Preparatory School is a independent 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. Paul's CofE Primary School better than The Chadderton Preparatory 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. Paul's CofE Primary School and The Chadderton Preparatory School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St. Paul's CofE Primary School: 231. The Chadderton Preparatory School: 121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St. Paul's CofE Primary School and The Chadderton Preparatory School rank in North West?
St. Paul's CofE Primary School is 1500th of 2,286 and The Chadderton Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).