Castleton Primary School vs Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castleton Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
352 students
Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
| Measure | Castleton Primary School Rochdale, North West | Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1851 of 2,286 | #1583 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13576 of 15,697 | #11995 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 352 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.castleton-rochdale.frogos.net | www.holyfamilyrochdale.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.2 vs 22.7).
- •Castleton Primary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 222.
- •Castleton Primary School is a local authority school while Holy Family 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 Castleton Primary School better than Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (31.2 vs 22.7 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 Castleton Primary School and Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleton Primary School: 352. Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleton Primary School and Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Castleton Primary School is 1851st of 2,286 and Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1583rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).