Beech House School vs St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 599 m 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
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Beech House School Rochdale, North West | St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 536 | #1661 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #553 of 4,090 | #12488 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 135 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 135 | 213 |
| Free school meals | – | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 52.9% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.beechhouseschool.co.uk | www.stjohnthebaptist.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beech House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 28.7).
- •St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 213 students compared with 135.
- •Beech House School is a independent school while St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Beech House School better than St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beech House School ranks higher (81.5 vs 28.7 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 St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 599 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beech House School: 135. St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beech House School and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Beech House School is 54th of 536 and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1661st of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).