All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy vs Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Rossendale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
504 students
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
Rossendale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
| Measure | All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Rossendale, North West | Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School Rossendale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #450 of 536 | #2214 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3645 of 4,090 | #15459 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 504 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 504 | 109 |
| Free school meals | 36.7% | 44% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 51.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.90 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rossendale | Rossendale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.allsaintshigh.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.balladen.org.uk |
The verdict
- •All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.5 vs 7.6).
- •All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 504 students compared with 109.
- •All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary 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 All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy better than Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (18.5 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 All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy and Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rossendale and Rossendale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy: 504. Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy and Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School rank in North West?
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is 450th 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).