Caldershaw Primary School vs Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 821 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldershaw Primary School
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,152 students
| Measure | Caldershaw Primary School Rochdale, North West | Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #241 of 2,286 | #252 of 536 |
| National rank | #1880 of 15,697 | #2177 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 235 | 1,152 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 1,152 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 36.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 76.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.caldershaw.rochdale.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Caldershaw Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.8 vs 45.8).
- •Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 235.
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 Caldershaw Primary School better than Oulder Hill Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Caldershaw Primary School ranks higher (81.8 vs 45.8 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 Caldershaw Primary School and Oulder Hill Leadership Academy?
About 821 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caldershaw Primary School: 235. Oulder Hill Leadership Academy: 1,152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caldershaw Primary School and Oulder Hill Leadership Academy rank in North West?
Caldershaw Primary School is 241st of 2,286 and Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is 252nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).