Castleton Primary School vs Lomeshaye Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 28 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
Lomeshaye Junior School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
352 students
| Measure | Castleton Primary School Rochdale, North West | Lomeshaye Junior School Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1851 of 2,286 | #640 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13576 of 15,697 | #5424 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 352 | 352 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 352 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Nelson |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.castleton-rochdale.frogos.net | www.lomeshaye.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lomeshaye Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 22.7).
- •Lomeshaye Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 55%).
- •Lomeshaye Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
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 Lomeshaye Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Lomeshaye Junior School ranks higher (62.0 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 Lomeshaye Junior School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleton Primary School: 352. Lomeshaye Junior School: 352. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleton Primary School and Lomeshaye Junior School rank in North West?
Castleton Primary School is 1851st of 2,286 and Lomeshaye Junior School is 640th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).