Castleton Primary School vs Sandbrook Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
Sandbrook Community Primary School
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
583 students
| Measure | Castleton Primary School Rochdale, North West | Sandbrook Community Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1851 of 2,286 | #1835 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13576 of 15,697 | #13487 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 352 | 583 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 583 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 64.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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.sandbrookprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (22.7 vs 23.3).
- •Castleton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 51%).
- •Sandbrook Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Sandbrook Community Primary School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 352.
- •Castleton Primary School is a local authority school while Sandbrook Community Primary School 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 Sandbrook Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castleton Primary School and Sandbrook Community Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleton Primary School: 352. Sandbrook Community Primary School: 583. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleton Primary School and Sandbrook Community Primary School rank in North West?
Castleton Primary School is 1851st of 2,286 and Sandbrook Community Primary School is 1835th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).