Healey Foundation Primary School vs St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Healey Foundation Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
| Measure | Healey Foundation Primary School Rochdale, North West | St Theresa's Catholic Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #677 of 2,286 | #1058 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5687 of 15,697 | #8459 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 209 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 47.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.healey.rochdale.sch.uk | www.sttheresascatholicprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Healey Foundation Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 47.9).
- •Healey Foundation Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 69%).
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 Healey Foundation Primary School better than St Theresa's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Healey Foundation Primary School ranks higher (60.8 vs 47.9 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 Healey Foundation Primary School and St Theresa's Catholic Primary School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Healey Foundation Primary School: 209. St Theresa's Catholic Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Healey Foundation Primary School and St Theresa's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Healey Foundation Primary School is 677th of 2,286 and St Theresa's Catholic Primary School is 1058th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).