Alder Grange School vs Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.8 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
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
Rossendale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
| Measure | Alder Grange School Rossendale, North West | Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School Rossendale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #377 of 536 | #2214 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3084 of 4,090 | #15459 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 899 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 899 | 109 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 44% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 51.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.00 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.7 | – |
| town | Rossendale | Rossendale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.aldergrange.com | www.balladen.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Alder Grange School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.5 vs 7.6).
- •Alder Grange School is the larger school with 899 students compared with 109.
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 Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Alder Grange School ranks higher (27.5 vs 7.6 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 Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rossendale and Rossendale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alder Grange School: 899. Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alder Grange School and Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School rank in North West?
Alder Grange School is 377th of 536 and Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School is 2214th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).