Norden Primary Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Rochdale, North West OL12 7RQ · Rochdale
#499 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#4268 of 15,697 nationally
About Norden Primary Academy
Norden Primary Academy is a academy primary located in Rochdale, in the Rochdale local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 370 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 68.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 499th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (68th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 370; capacity filled 88.1%.
There are 56 schools in Rochdale; Norden Primary Academy ranks 7th of 51 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- 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%)14.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Norden Primary Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 370
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 88.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Norden Primary Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Whittaker Moss Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students · 726 m away
St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
343 students · 752 m away
Caldershaw Primary School
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
235 students · 752 m away
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,152 students · 1.6 km away
Bamford Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
324 students · 1.6 km away
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
298 students · 1.7 km away
Falinge Park High School
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,344 students · 2.3 km away
Spotland Primary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
420 students · 2.3 km away
Shawclough Community Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
428 students · 2.5 km away
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
Heywood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
370 students
Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery
Northwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
371 students
Manchester Road Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
371 students
Black Firs Primary School
Congleton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
372 students
Bollin Primary School
Altrincham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
368 students
Stanwix School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
367 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Norden Primary Academy a good school?
Norden Primary Academy has a Success Index (England) of 68.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #499 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Norden Primary Academy rank in North West?
Norden Primary Academy ranks #499 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #4268 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Norden Primary Academy?
Norden Primary Academy had 370 students in 2025.
Is Norden Primary Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Norden Primary Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Norden Primary Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Norden Primary Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.