Hamer Community Primary School vs St James' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamer Community Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
323 students
St James' Church of England Primary School
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Hamer Community Primary School Rochdale, North West | St James' Church of England Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2002 of 2,286 | #1375 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14384 of 15,697 | #10740 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 323 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 323 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 58.4% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.hamerprimary.co.uk | www.stjameswardle.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.4 vs 17.3).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 55%).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Hamer Community Primary School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 210.
- •Hamer Community Primary School is a local authority school while St James' Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Hamer Community Primary School better than St James' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (37.4 vs 17.3 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 Hamer Community Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hamer Community Primary School: 323. St James' Church of England Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hamer Community Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Hamer Community Primary School is 2002nd of 2,286 and St James' Church of England Primary School is 1375th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).