Falinge Park High School vs Spotland Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 378 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
Spotland Primary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
420 students
| Measure | Falinge Park High School Rochdale, North West | Spotland Primary Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #502 of 536 | #1618 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3896 of 4,090 | #12212 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,344 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,344 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 89% |
| 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 | – |
The verdict
- •Spotland Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.0 vs 12.1).
- •Falinge Park High School is the larger school with 1,344 students compared with 420.
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 Spotland Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Spotland Primary Academy ranks higher (30.0 vs 12.1 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 Spotland Primary Academy?
About 378 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. Spotland Primary Academy: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Falinge Park High School and Spotland Primary Academy rank in North West?
Falinge Park High School is 502nd of 536 and Spotland Primary Academy is 1618th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).