All Souls Church of England Primary School vs St Edward's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
All Souls Church of England Primary School
Heywood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
316 students
| Measure | All Souls Church of England Primary School Heywood, North West | St Edward's Church of England Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #377 of 2,286 | #1798 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3157 of 15,697 | #13321 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 234 | 316 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 316 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 114.7% | 86.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Heywood | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.allsoulsce.rochdale.sch.uk | www.stedwardsce.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •All Souls Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 24.3).
- •All Souls Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 54%).
- •All Souls Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Edward's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 234.
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 Souls Church of England Primary School better than St Edward's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), All Souls Church of England Primary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 24.3 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 Souls Church of England Primary School and St Edward's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Heywood and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
All Souls Church of England Primary School: 234. St Edward's Church of England Primary School: 316. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do All Souls Church of England Primary School and St Edward's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
All Souls Church of England Primary School is 377th of 2,286 and St Edward's Church of England Primary School is 1798th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).