Belfield Community School vs Hamer Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belfield Community School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
Hamer Community Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
323 students
| Measure | Belfield Community School Rochdale, North West | Hamer Community Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2053 of 2,286 | #2002 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14637 of 15,697 | #14384 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 429 | 323 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 323 |
| Free school meals | 39.4% | 58.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.belfield.rochdale.sch.uk | www.hamerprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hamer Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.3 vs 15.4).
- •Hamer Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 49%).
- •Belfield Community School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 323.
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 Belfield Community School better than Hamer Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hamer Community Primary School ranks higher (17.3 vs 15.4 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 Belfield Community School and Hamer Community Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belfield Community School: 429. Hamer Community Primary School: 323. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belfield Community School and Hamer Community Primary School rank in North West?
Belfield Community School is 2053rd of 2,286 and Hamer Community Primary School is 2002nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).