St. Paul's CofE Primary School vs Thorp Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 757 m 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
Thorp Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | St. Paul's CofE Primary School Oldham, North West | Thorp Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1500 of 2,286 | #1455 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11509 of 15,697 | #11233 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 231 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.thorp.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Thorp Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.1 vs 33.7).
- •St. Paul's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 217.
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 Thorp Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thorp Primary School ranks higher (35.1 vs 33.7 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. Paul's CofE Primary School and Thorp Primary School?
About 757 m 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. Thorp Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St. Paul's CofE Primary School and Thorp Primary School rank in North West?
St. Paul's CofE Primary School is 1500th of 2,286 and Thorp Primary School is 1455th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).