Bamford Academy vs Norden Primary Academy
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.
Bamford Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
324 students
Norden Primary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
370 students
| Measure | Bamford Academy Manchester, North West | Norden Primary Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1761 of 2,286 | #499 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13101 of 15,697 | #4268 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 324 | 370 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 370 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 83.1% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Manchester | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bamfordacademy.co.uk | www.norden.theharmonytrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Norden Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 25.4).
- •Norden Primary Academy is the larger school with 370 students compared with 324.
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 Bamford Academy better than Norden Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Norden Primary Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 25.4 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 Bamford Academy and Norden Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bamford Academy: 324. Norden Primary Academy: 370. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bamford Academy and Norden Primary Academy rank in North West?
Bamford Academy is 1761st of 2,286 and Norden Primary Academy is 499th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).