Crossgates Primary School vs Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 458 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossgates Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
312 students
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
| Measure | Crossgates Primary School Rochdale, North West | Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #998 of 2,286 | #1332 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8030 of 15,697 | #10400 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 312 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 312 | 192 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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.crossgates.rochdale.sch.uk/ | www.milnrowparishce.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crossgates Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 38.8).
- •Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 62%).
- •Crossgates Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Crossgates Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 192.
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 Crossgates Primary School better than Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crossgates Primary School ranks higher (49.8 vs 38.8 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 Crossgates Primary School and Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School?
About 458 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crossgates Primary School: 312. Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crossgates Primary School and Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Crossgates Primary School is 998th of 2,286 and Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School is 1332nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).