Falinge Park High School vs Rochdale Islamic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 955 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
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Rochdale · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
75 students
| Measure | Falinge Park High School Rochdale, North West | Rochdale Islamic Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #502 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #3896 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,344 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,344 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 25.9% |
| 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 | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.falingepark.com | www.riab.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Falinge Park High School is the larger school with 1,344 students compared with 75.
- •Falinge Park High School is a academy school while Rochdale Islamic Academy is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Falinge Park High School is co-educational and Rochdale Islamic Academy is boys.
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 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 Falinge Park High School and Rochdale Islamic Academy?
About 955 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. Rochdale Islamic Academy: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Falinge Park High School and Rochdale Islamic Academy rank in North West?
Falinge Park High School is 502nd of 536 and Rochdale Islamic Academy is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).