Castleton Primary School vs Middlefield Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 52 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
Middlefield Community Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
353 students
| Measure | Castleton Primary School Rochdale, North West | Middlefield Community Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1851 of 2,286 | #836 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13576 of 15,697 | #6979 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 352 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 69.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 87.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.castleton-rochdale.frogos.net | www.middlefieldcommunityprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Middlefield Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 22.7).
- •Middlefield Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 55%).
- •Middlefield Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Middlefield Community Primary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 352.
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 Middlefield Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Middlefield Community Primary School ranks higher (54.6 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 Middlefield Community Primary School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleton Primary School: 352. Middlefield Community Primary School: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleton Primary School and Middlefield Community Primary School rank in North West?
Castleton Primary School is 1851st of 2,286 and Middlefield Community Primary School is 836th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).