Falinge Park High School vs Whitworth Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 3.7 km 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
Whitworth Community High School
ROCHDALE · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
654 students
| Measure | Falinge Park High School Rochdale, North West | Whitworth Community High School ROCHDALE, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #502 of 536 | #105 of 536 |
| National rank | #3896 of 4,090 | #941 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,344 | 654 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,344 | 654 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochdale | ROCHDALE |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.falingepark.com | www.wchs.co |
The verdict
- •Whitworth Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 12.1).
- •Falinge Park High School is the larger school with 1,344 students compared with 654.
- •Falinge Park High School is a academy school while Whitworth Community High 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 Whitworth Community High School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitworth Community High School ranks higher (71.9 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 Whitworth Community High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and ROCHDALE in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Falinge Park High School: 1,344. Whitworth Community High School: 654. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Falinge Park High School and Whitworth Community High School rank in North West?
Falinge Park High School is 502nd of 536 and Whitworth Community High School is 105th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).