Alder Grange School vs All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alder Grange School
Rossendale · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
899 students
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Rossendale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
504 students
| Measure | Alder Grange School Rossendale, North West | All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Rossendale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #377 of 536 | #450 of 536 |
| National rank | #3084 of 4,090 | #3645 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 899 | 504 |
| Pupils on roll | 899 | 504 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 36.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.0 | 35.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.4% | 18.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50% | 42.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.00 | 2.90 |
| A level points per entry | 26.7 | – |
| town | Rossendale | Rossendale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.aldergrange.com | www.allsaintshigh.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alder Grange School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.5 vs 18.5).
- •Alder Grange School is the larger school with 899 students compared with 504.
- •Alder Grange School is a local authority school while All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Alder Grange School better than All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Alder Grange School ranks higher (27.5 vs 18.5 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 Alder Grange School and All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Rossendale and Rossendale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alder Grange School: 899. All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy: 504. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alder Grange School and All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Alder Grange School is 377th of 536 and All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is 450th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).