Didsbury CofE Primary School vs Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Didsbury CofE Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
| Measure | Didsbury CofE Primary School Manchester, North West | Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #217 of 2,286 | #1583 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1627 of 15,697 | #11995 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 222 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.thrive-dce.com | www.holyfamilyrochdale.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Didsbury CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 31.2).
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 Didsbury CofE Primary School better than Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Didsbury CofE Primary School ranks higher (83.5 vs 31.2 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 Didsbury CofE Primary School and Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Didsbury CofE Primary School: 222. Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Didsbury CofE Primary School and Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Didsbury CofE Primary School is 217th of 2,286 and Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1583rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).