Belfield Community School vs Moorhouse Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 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
Moorhouse Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | Belfield Community School Rochdale, North West | Moorhouse Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2053 of 2,286 | #1684 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14637 of 15,697 | #12636 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 429 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 39.4% | 44.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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.moorhouseacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Moorhouse Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.9 vs 15.4).
- •Moorhouse Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 49%).
- •Moorhouse Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Belfield Community School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 210.
- •Belfield Community School is a local authority school while Moorhouse 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 Belfield Community School better than Moorhouse Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Moorhouse Academy ranks higher (27.9 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 Moorhouse Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belfield Community School: 429. Moorhouse Academy: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belfield Community School and Moorhouse Academy rank in North West?
Belfield Community School is 2053rd of 2,286 and Moorhouse Academy is 1684th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).