Caldershaw Primary School vs Whittaker Moss Primary School
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.
Caldershaw Primary School
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Whittaker Moss Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | Caldershaw Primary School Rochdale, North West | Whittaker Moss Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #241 of 2,286 | #264 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1880 of 15,697 | #2060 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 235 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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.caldershaw.rochdale.sch.uk/ | www.whittakermoss.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Caldershaw Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.8 vs 80.7).
- •Whittaker Moss Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 235.
- •Caldershaw Primary School is a academy school while Whittaker Moss Primary School is a local authority 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 Caldershaw Primary School better than Whittaker Moss Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Caldershaw Primary School ranks higher (81.8 vs 80.7 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 Caldershaw Primary School and Whittaker Moss Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caldershaw Primary School: 235. Whittaker Moss Primary School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caldershaw Primary School and Whittaker Moss Primary School rank in North West?
Caldershaw Primary School is 241st of 2,286 and Whittaker Moss Primary School is 264th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).