Kingsway Park High School vs St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsway Park High School
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,289 students
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,023 students
| Measure | Kingsway Park High School Rochdale, North West | St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #490 of 536 | #394 of 536 |
| National rank | #3847 of 4,090 | #3223 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,289 | 1,023 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,289 | 1,023 |
| Free school meals | 49.5% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.3 | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.3% | 29% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 34.4% | 47.3% |
| EBacc average points | 2.87 | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kingswaypark.org/ | www.stcuthberts.stoccat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.3 vs 13.8).
- •Kingsway Park High School is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 1,023.
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 Kingsway Park High School better than St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (24.3 vs 13.8 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 Kingsway Park High School and St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsway Park High School: 1,289. St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy: 1,023. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsway Park High School and St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Kingsway Park High School is 490th of 536 and St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is 394th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).