Falinge Park High School vs Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 630 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falinge Park High School
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,344 students
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
298 students
| Measure | Falinge Park High School Rochdale, North West | Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #502 of 536 | #2212 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3896 of 4,090 | #15449 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,344 | 298 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,344 | 298 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 55.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 70.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.falingepark.com | www.meanwood.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Falinge Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.1 vs 7.7).
- •Falinge Park High School is the larger school with 1,344 students compared with 298.
- •Falinge Park High School is a academy school while Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School 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 Falinge Park High School better than Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Falinge Park High School ranks higher (12.1 vs 7.7 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 Falinge Park High School and Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School?
About 630 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Falinge Park High School: 1,344. Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School: 298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Falinge Park High School and Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School rank in North West?
Falinge Park High School is 502nd of 536 and Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School is 2212th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).