Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School vs Wardle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Littleborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
Wardle Academy
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,366 students
| Measure | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Littleborough, North West | Wardle Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1023 of 2,286 | #264 of 536 |
| National rank | #8203 of 15,697 | #2274 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 200 | 1,366 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 1,366 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 113.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Littleborough | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holytrinityce.rochdale.sch.uk/ | www.wardleacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.1 vs 44.1).
- •Wardle Academy is the larger school with 1,366 students compared with 200.
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Wardle Academy 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 Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School better than Wardle Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 44.1 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 Trinity Church of England Primary School and Wardle Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Littleborough and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School: 200. Wardle Academy: 1,366. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School and Wardle Academy rank in North West?
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is 1023rd of 2,286 and Wardle Academy is 264th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).