Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School vs Yew Tree Community 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.
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
Yew Tree Community School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
619 students
| Measure | Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Oldham, North West | Yew Tree Community School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2089 of 2,286 | #1576 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14819 of 15,697 | #11952 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 208 | 619 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 619 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 39.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.whitegateend-oldham.co.uk/ | www.yewtree.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Yew Tree Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.5 vs 14.0).
- •Yew Tree Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 39%).
- •Yew Tree Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Yew Tree Community School is the larger school with 619 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 Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School better than Yew Tree Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Yew Tree Community School ranks higher (31.5 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 Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School and Yew Tree Community School?
About 757 m in a straight line, between Oldham and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School: 208. Yew Tree Community School: 619. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School and Yew Tree Community School rank in North West?
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School is 2089th of 2,286 and Yew Tree Community School is 1576th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).