Beech House School vs Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 19 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech House School
Rochdale · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
135 students
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Manchester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
145 students
| Measure | Beech House School Rochdale, North West | Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #54 of 536 | #17 of 536 |
| National rank | #553 of 4,090 | #145 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 135 | 145 |
| Pupils on roll | 135 | 145 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 52.9% | 58% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.0 | 62.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.1% | 82.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.9% | 92.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.71 | 5.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochdale | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.beechhouseschool.co.uk | www.kdgb.miet.uk |
The verdict
- •Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.0 vs 81.5).
- •Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is the larger school with 145 students compared with 135.
- •Beech House School is co-educational and Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is boys.
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 Beech House School better than Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys ranks higher (94.0 vs 81.5 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 Beech House School and Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beech House School: 135. Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys: 145. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beech House School and Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys rank in North West?
Beech House School is 54th of 536 and Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is 17th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).