Brimrod Community Primary School vs St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brimrod Community Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Brimrod Community Primary School Rochdale, North West | St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1191 of 2,286 | #1661 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9360 of 15,697 | #12488 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 208 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.brimrodprimary.rochdale.sch.uk | www.stjohnthebaptist.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brimrod Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 28.7).
- •St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 213 students compared with 208.
- •Brimrod Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Brimrod Community Primary School better than St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brimrod Community Primary School ranks higher (43.6 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 Brimrod Community Primary School and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brimrod Community Primary School: 208. St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brimrod Community Primary School and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Brimrod Community Primary School is 1191st of 2,286 and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1661st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).