Heybrook Primary School vs Rochdale Islamic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 652 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heybrook Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
688 students
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Rochdale · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
80 students
| Measure | Heybrook Primary School Rochdale, North West | Rochdale Islamic Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #865 of 2,286 | #135 of 536 |
| National rank | #7158 of 15,697 | #1186 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 688 | 80 |
| Pupils on roll | 688 | 80 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 40% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.heybrook.org | – |
The verdict
- •Rochdale Islamic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.3 vs 53.7).
- •Heybrook Primary School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 80.
- •Heybrook Primary School is a local authority school while Rochdale Islamic Academy is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Heybrook Primary School is co-educational and Rochdale Islamic Academy is girls.
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 Heybrook Primary School better than Rochdale Islamic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rochdale Islamic Academy ranks higher (66.3 vs 53.7 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 Heybrook Primary School and Rochdale Islamic Academy?
About 652 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heybrook Primary School: 688. Rochdale Islamic Academy: 80. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heybrook Primary School and Rochdale Islamic Academy rank in North West?
Heybrook Primary School is 865th of 2,286 and Rochdale Islamic Academy is 135th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).