Ashfield Valley Primary School vs Beech House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 691 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashfield Valley Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
239 students
Beech House School
Rochdale · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
135 students
| Measure | Ashfield Valley Primary School Rochdale, North West | Beech House School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #812 of 2,286 | #54 of 536 |
| National rank | #6773 of 15,697 | #553 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 239 | 135 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 135 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 52.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ashfieldvalley.rochdale.sch.uk | www.beechhouseschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beech House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 55.6).
- •Ashfield Valley Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 135.
- •Ashfield Valley Primary School is a local authority school while Beech House School is a independent 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 Ashfield Valley Primary School better than Beech House School?
On the Success Index (England), Beech House School ranks higher (81.5 vs 55.6 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 Ashfield Valley Primary School and Beech House School?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashfield Valley Primary School: 239. Beech House School: 135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashfield Valley Primary School and Beech House School rank in North West?
Ashfield Valley Primary School is 812th of 2,286 and Beech House School is 54th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).