Kingsway Park High School vs St Peter's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 290 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
| Measure | Kingsway Park High School Rochdale, North West | St Peter's Church of England Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #490 of 536 | #1695 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3847 of 4,090 | #12714 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,289 | 455 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,289 | 455 |
| Free school meals | 49.5% | 38.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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/ | www.stpetersce.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.5 vs 13.8).
- •Kingsway Park High School is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 455.
- •Kingsway Park High School is a academy school while St Peter's Church of England 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 Kingsway Park High School better than St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (27.5 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School?
About 290 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School: 455. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsway Park High School and St Peter's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Kingsway Park High School is 490th of 536 and St Peter's Church of England Primary School is 1695th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).