Kentmere Primary Academy vs Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kentmere Primary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
353 students
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School
Littleborough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
402 students
| Measure | Kentmere Primary Academy Rochdale, North West | Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School Littleborough, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1056 of 2,286 | #1298 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8451 of 15,697 | #10220 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 353 | 402 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 402 |
| Free school meals | 40.2% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Littleborough |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kentmereacademy.co.uk | www.sbs.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kentmere Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.9 vs 39.7).
- •Kentmere Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 59%).
- •Kentmere Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 353.
- •Kentmere Primary Academy is a academy school while Smithy Bridge Foundation 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 Kentmere Primary Academy better than Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kentmere Primary Academy ranks higher (47.9 vs 39.7 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 Kentmere Primary Academy and Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Littleborough in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kentmere Primary Academy: 353. Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School: 402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kentmere Primary Academy and Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School rank in North West?
Kentmere Primary Academy is 1056th of 2,286 and Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School is 1298th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).