Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy vs Belfield Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
117 students
Belfield Community School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
| Measure | Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Rochdale, North West | Belfield Community School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1999 of 2,286 | #2053 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14372 of 15,697 | #14637 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 117 | 429 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 429 |
| Free school meals | 57.3% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | 69.6% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.aliceingham.stoccat.org.uk | www.belfield.rochdale.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.4 vs 15.4).
- •Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 49%).
- •Belfield Community School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 117.
- •Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Belfield Community School is a local authority 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 Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy better than Belfield Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (17.4 vs 15.4 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 Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and Belfield Community School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 117. Belfield Community School: 429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and Belfield Community School rank in North West?
Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 1999th of 2,286 and Belfield Community School is 2053rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).