Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs Lowerplace Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
Lowerplace Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
533 students
| Measure | Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Rochdale, North West | Lowerplace Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1583 of 2,286 | #2042 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11995 of 15,697 | #14600 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 222 | 533 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 533 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 93.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| 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.holyfamilyrochdale.stoccat.org.uk/ | www.lowerplace.rochdale.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.2 vs 15.7).
- •Lowerplace Primary School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 222.
- •Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Lowerplace Primary 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 Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than Lowerplace Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (31.2 vs 15.7 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 Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Lowerplace Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 222. Lowerplace Primary School: 533. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Lowerplace Primary School rank in North West?
Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1583rd of 2,286 and Lowerplace Primary School is 2042nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).