Crosslee Community Primary School vs St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 712 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crosslee Community Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
373 students
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
| Measure | Crosslee Community Primary School Manchester, North West | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2024 of 2,286 | #1151 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14489 of 15,697 | #9102 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 373 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 373 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 61.1% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 11% |
| 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.crosslee.manchester.sch.uk | www.stthomasmorerc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.9 vs 16.6).
- •St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 50%).
- •St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •Crosslee Community Primary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 311.
- •Crosslee Community Primary School is a academy school while St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale is a local authority 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 Crosslee Community Primary School better than St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale ranks higher (44.9 vs 16.6 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 Crosslee Community Primary School and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale?
About 712 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crosslee Community Primary School: 373. St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crosslee Community Primary School and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale rank in North West?
Crosslee Community Primary School is 2024th of 2,286 and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale is 1151st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).