Heybrook Primary School vs St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 485 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
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
304 students
| Measure | Heybrook Primary School Rochdale, North West | St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #865 of 2,286 | #1148 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7158 of 15,697 | #9088 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 688 | 304 |
| Pupils on roll | 688 | 304 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | 40.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 66% |
| 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 | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.heybrook.org | www.stpatricksprimary.stoccat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Heybrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 45.0).
- •Heybrook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 66%).
- •Heybrook Primary School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 304.
- •Heybrook Primary School is a local authority school while St Patrick's Roman Catholic 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 Heybrook Primary School better than St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heybrook Primary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 45.0 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 St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 485 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heybrook Primary School: 688. St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School: 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heybrook Primary School and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Heybrook Primary School is 865th of 2,286 and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School is 1148th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).