Rochdale state schools league table 2025
Academies, free schools and local-authority maintained schools. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 81 schools in Rochdale, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 182Caldershaw Primary SchoolRochdale · Academy Primary– · 235 students
- 281Whittaker Moss Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 443 students
- 378St Michael's Church of England Primary School, BamfordHeywood · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 228 students
- 474All Souls Church of England Primary SchoolHeywood · Local authority Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 570St Michael's Church of England Primary School, AlkringtonManchester · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 669Alkrington Primary SchoolManchester · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 512 students
- 769Hollingworth AcademyRochdale · Academy Secondary51.1 Attainment 8 · 1,331 students
- 868St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and NurseryRochdale · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 444 students
- 968Norden Primary AcademyRochdale · Academy Primary– · 370 students
- 1067Bowlee Park Community Primary SchoolManchester · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 900 students
- 1164Hopwood Community Primary SchoolHeywood · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 421 students
- 1261Healey Foundation Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 1358Littleborough Community Primary SchoolLittleborough · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 313 students
- 1456St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyRochdale · Academy Primary– · 343 students
- 1556Ashfield Valley Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 239 students
- 1655St Gabriel's Church of England Primary SchoolManchester · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 230 students
- 1754St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyLittleborough · Academy Primary– · 200 students
- 1854Heybrook Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 688 students
- 1952Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England CollegeHeywood · Local authority Secondary43.4 Attainment 8 · 768 students
- 2051St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, RochdaleManchester · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 2150Crossgates Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 312 students
- 2249St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolHeywood · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 446 students
- 2349Holy Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolLittleborough · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 2449Greenbank Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
- 2548Kentmere Primary AcademyRochdale · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 353 students
- 2647Deeplish Primary AcademyRochdale · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 452 students
- 2746Oulder Hill Leadership AcademyRochdale · Academy Secondary44.4 Attainment 8 · 1,152 students
- 2846All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 2945St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolRochdale · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 304 students
- 3045St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, RochdaleManchester · Local authority Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 311 students
- 3144Wardle AcademyRochdale · Academy Secondary44.1 Attainment 8 · 1,366 students
- 3244St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary AcademyHeywood · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 373 students
- 3344Brimrod Community Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 3442St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary– · 211 students
- 3541Parkfield Primary SchoolManchester · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 3640Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary SchoolLittleborough · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 402 students
- 3739Hollin Primary SchoolManchester · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 331 students
- 3839Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 192 students
- 3938Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High SchoolManchester · Local authority Secondary40.9 Attainment 8 · 1,186 students
- 4037St James' Church of England Primary SchoolRochdale · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 4137Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyRochdale · Academy Primary– · 219 students
- 4237Heap Bridge Village Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary– · 170 students
- 4335St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, RochdaleRochdale · Local authority Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 197 students
- 4434St John's Church of England Primary School, ThornhamSlattocks · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 117 students
- 4534St Thomas' Church of England Primary SchoolRochdale · Academy Primary– · 111 students
- 4633Shawclough Community Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 428 students
- 4732Dixons Middleton AcademyManchester · Academy Secondary40.3 Attainment 8 · 1,319 students
- 4832St Anne's Church of England AcademyManchester · Academy Secondary44.1 Attainment 8 · 817 students
- 4931Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyRochdale · Academy Primary– · 222 students
- 5030Spotland Primary AcademyRochdale · Academy Primary– · 420 students
- 5129St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyRochdale · Academy Primary– · 213 students
- 5228Marland Hill Community Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 464 students
- 5328Moorhouse AcademyRochdale · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 5428St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 455 students
- 5527Middleton Parish Church SchoolManchester · Academy Primary– · 432 students
- 5627Boarshaw Community Primary SchoolMANCHESTER · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 446 students
- 5726Matthew Moss High SchoolRochdale · Academy Secondary39.4 Attainment 8 · 1,198 students
- 5825Bamford AcademyManchester · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 324 students
- 5924Newhey Community Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 285 students
- 6024St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary AcademyRochdale · Academy Secondary39.7 Attainment 8 · 1,023 students
- 6124St Edward's Church of England Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 316 students
- 6223Sandbrook Community Primary SchoolRochdale · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 583 students
- 6323Newhouse AcademyHeywood · Academy Secondary38.9 Attainment 8 · 974 students
- 6423Castleton Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 352 students
- 6522Woodland Community Primary SchoolHeywood · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 564 students
- 6620Edgar Wood AcademyHeywood · Academy Secondary42.7% Free school meals · 729 students
- 6718Harwood Park Primary SchoolHeywood · Local authority Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 291 students
- 6818St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, MiddletonManchester · Local authority Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 462 students
- 6918Elm Wood Primary SchoolManchester · Local authority Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 453 students
- 7017Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyRochdale · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 117 students
- 7117Hamer Community Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 323 students
- 7216Lowerplace Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 533 students
- 7315Belfield Community SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 429 students
- 7415Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyHeywood · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 7515Broadfield Community Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 406 students
- 7614St Mary's Church of England Primary School, BalderstoneRochdale · Academy Primary– · 208 students
- 7714Kingsway Park High SchoolRochdale · Academy Secondary35.3 Attainment 8 · 1,289 students
- 7812Falinge Park High SchoolRochdale · Academy Secondary48.5% Free school meals · 1,344 students
- 7910Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary SchoolLittleborough · Local authority Primary37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 103 students
- 808Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary SchoolRochdale · Local authority Primary39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 298 students
- 815Rhodes Green CE Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary0% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 166 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caldershaw Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 81.8 Top 25% | – | 235 |
| 2 | Whittaker Moss Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 80.7 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 443 |
| 3 | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford Heywood · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 78.2 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 228 |
| 4 | All Souls Church of England Primary School Heywood · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 74.0 Top 25% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 5 | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 70.4 Top 25% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 6 | Alkrington Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 69.0 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 512 |
| 7 | Hollingworth Academy Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 68.7 Top 50% | 51.1 Attainment 8 | 1,331 |
| 8 | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 68.4 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 444 |
| 9 | Norden Primary Academy Rochdale · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 68.0 Top 50% | – | 370 |
| 10 | Bowlee Park Community Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 67.2 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 900 |
| 11 | Hopwood Community Primary School Heywood · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 64.2 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 421 |
| 12 | Healey Foundation Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 60.8 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 13 | Littleborough Community Primary School Littleborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 58.0 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 313 |
| 14 | St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Rochdale · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 55.7 Top 50% | – | 343 |
| 15 | Ashfield Valley Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 55.6 Top 50% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 239 |
| 16 | St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 54.6 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 230 |
| 17 | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Littleborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.0 Top 50% | – | 200 |
| 18 | Heybrook Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 53.7 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 688 |
| 19 | Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Heywood · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 51.8 Top 50% | 43.4 Attainment 8 | 768 |
| 20 | St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 50.8 Top 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 21 | Crossgates Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 49.8 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 312 |
| 22 | St Luke's Church of England Primary School Heywood · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 49.4 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 446 |
| 23 | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Littleborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 49.1 Lower 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 24 | Greenbank Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 48.6 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 25 | Kentmere Primary Academy Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 47.9 Lower 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 353 |
| 26 | Deeplish Primary Academy Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.6 Lower 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 452 |
| 27 | Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 45.8 Lower 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 1,152 |
| 28 | All Saints Church of England Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 45.7 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 29 | St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 45.0 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 304 |
| 30 | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 44.9 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 311 |
| 31 | Wardle Academy Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.1 Lower 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 1,366 |
| 32 | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy Heywood · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.9 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 373 |
| 33 | Brimrod Community Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 43.6 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 34 | St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 41.5 Lower 50% | – | 211 |
| 35 | Parkfield Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 41.4 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 36 | Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School Littleborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 39.7 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 402 |
| 37 | Hollin Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 38.8 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 331 |
| 38 | Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 38.8 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 192 |
| 39 | Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 38.2 Lower 50% | 40.9 Attainment 8 | 1,186 |
| 40 | St James' Church of England Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.4 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 41 | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.1 Lower 50% | – | 219 |
| 42 | Heap Bridge Village Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 36.9 Lower 50% | – | 170 |
| 43 | St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Rochdale · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 35.4 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 197 |
| 44 | St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham Slattocks · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 34.1 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 117 |
| 45 | St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 34.0 Lower 50% | – | 111 |
| 46 | Shawclough Community Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 32.6 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 428 |
| 47 | Dixons Middleton Academy Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 31.7 Lower 50% | 40.3 Attainment 8 | 1,319 |
| 48 | St Anne's Church of England Academy Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 31.6 Lower 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 817 |
| 49 | Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.2 Lower 50% | – | 222 |
| 50 | Spotland Primary Academy Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.0 Lower 50% | – | 420 |
| 51 | St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.7 Lower 50% | – | 213 |
| 52 | Marland Hill Community Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 28.0 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 464 |
| 53 | Moorhouse Academy Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.9 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 54 | St Peter's Church of England Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 27.5 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 455 |
| 55 | Middleton Parish Church School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.1 Lower 50% | – | 432 |
| 56 | Boarshaw Community Primary School MANCHESTER · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 26.6 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 446 |
| 57 | Matthew Moss High School Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 25.7 Lower 50% | 39.4 Attainment 8 | 1,198 |
| 58 | Bamford Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 25.4 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 324 |
| 59 | Newhey Community Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 24.3 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 285 |
| 60 | St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.3 Lower 50% | 39.7 Attainment 8 | 1,023 |
| 61 | St Edward's Church of England Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 24.3 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 316 |
| 62 | Sandbrook Community Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 23.3 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 583 |
| 63 | Newhouse Academy Heywood · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 23.2 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 974 |
| 64 | Castleton Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 22.7 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 352 |
| 65 | Woodland Community Primary School Heywood · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 22.0 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 564 |
| 66 | Edgar Wood Academy Heywood · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 19.6 Lower 50% | 42.7% Free school meals | 729 |
| 67 | Harwood Park Primary School Heywood · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 17.7 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 291 |
| 68 | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 17.6 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 462 |
| 69 | Elm Wood Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 17.5 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 453 |
| 70 | Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Rochdale · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 17.4 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 117 |
| 71 | Hamer Community Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 17.3 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 323 |
| 72 | Lowerplace Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 15.7 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 533 |
| 73 | Belfield Community School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 15.4 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 429 |
| 74 | Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Heywood · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 14.8 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 75 | Broadfield Community Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 14.7 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 406 |
| 76 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone Rochdale · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 14.4 Lower 50% | – | 208 |
| 77 | Kingsway Park High School Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 13.8 Lower 50% | 35.3 Attainment 8 | 1,289 |
| 78 | Falinge Park High School Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 12.1 Lower 50% | 48.5% Free school meals | 1,344 |
| 79 | Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School Littleborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 10.0 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 103 |
| 80 | Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Rochdale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 7.7 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 298 |
| 81 | Rhodes Green CE Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 5.4 Lower 50% | 0% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 166 |
Caldershaw Primary School in Rochdale leads the 2025 list of state schools in Rochdale with a Success Index (England) of 81.8. Of the 81 schools shown, 44 are local authority, 37 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider North West state schools league table, every school on the Rochdale page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best state school in Rochdale?
Caldershaw Primary School in Rochdale, North West ranks first among state schools in Rochdale with a Success Index (England) of 81.8 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 235).
How are state schools in Rochdale ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.