Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd vs Rochdale Islamic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 297 m 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
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Rochdale · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
80 students
| Measure | Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd Rochdale, North West | Rochdale Islamic Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #135 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #1186 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–6 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 11 | 80 |
| Pupils on roll | 11 | 80 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 36.7% | 40% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | dmrochdale.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Rochdale Islamic Academy is the larger school with 80 students compared with 11.
- •Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd is co-educational and Rochdale Islamic Academy is girls.
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 Rochdale Islamic Academy?
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 Rochdale Islamic Academy?
About 297 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd: 11. Rochdale Islamic Academy: 80. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd and Rochdale Islamic Academy rank in North West?
Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd is unranked and Rochdale Islamic Academy is 135th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).