Deeplish Primary Academy vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 909 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deeplish Primary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
208 students
| Measure | Deeplish Primary Academy Rochdale, North West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1102 of 2,286 | #2081 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8754 of 15,697 | #14765 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 452 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 38.2% | 43.8% |
| Capacity filled | 104.6% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.deeplishprimaryacademy.co.uk | stmarysce.com/ |
The verdict
- •Deeplish Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.6 vs 14.4).
- •Deeplish Primary Academy is the larger school with 452 students compared with 208.
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 Deeplish Primary Academy better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone?
On the Success Index (England), Deeplish Primary Academy ranks higher (46.6 vs 14.4 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 Deeplish Primary Academy and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone?
About 909 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deeplish Primary Academy: 452. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deeplish Primary Academy and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone rank in North West?
Deeplish Primary Academy is 1102nd of 2,286 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone is 2081st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).