Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd vs Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 64 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd
Rochdale · Independent primary · Ages 5–6
11 students
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)
Lancaster · Independent primary · Ages 5–11
13 students
| Measure | Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd Rochdale, North West | Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–6 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 11 | 13 |
| Pupils on roll | 11 | 13 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 36.7% | 32.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | dmrochdale.co.uk | lisal.school/ |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) is the larger school with 13 students compared with 11.
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 Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd better than Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)?
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 Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd and Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd: 11. Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal): 13. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd and Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) rank in North West?
Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd is unranked and Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).