Ashfield Valley Primary School vs St John's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 62 km 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
St John's Catholic Junior School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
239 students
| Measure | Ashfield Valley Primary School Rochdale, North West | St John's Catholic Junior School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #812 of 2,286 | #1877 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6773 of 15,697 | #13759 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 239 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ashfieldvalley.rochdale.sch.uk | www.stjohns-junior.wirral.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashfield Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 21.5).
- •Ashfield Valley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 45%).
- •St John's Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
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 St John's Catholic Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashfield Valley Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 21.5 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 St John's Catholic Junior School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashfield Valley Primary School: 239. St John's Catholic Junior School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashfield Valley Primary School and St John's Catholic Junior School rank in North West?
Ashfield Valley Primary School is 812th of 2,286 and St John's Catholic Junior School is 1877th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).