Kingsway Park High School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 648 m 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
208 students
| Measure | Kingsway Park High School Rochdale, North West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #490 of 536 | #2081 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3847 of 4,090 | #14765 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,289 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,289 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 49.5% | 43.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 34.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.87 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kingswaypark.org/ | stmarysce.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (13.8 vs 14.4).
- •Kingsway Park High School is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 208.
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 Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kingsway Park High School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone?
About 648 m 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsway Park High School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone rank in North West?
Kingsway Park High School is 490th of 536 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone is 2081st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).