Lowerplace Primary School vs Woodlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 64 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowerplace Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
533 students
Woodlands Primary School
Ellesmere Port · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
533 students
| Measure | Lowerplace Primary School Rochdale, North West | Woodlands Primary School Ellesmere Port, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2042 of 2,286 | #1648 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14600 of 15,697 | #12405 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 533 | 533 |
| Pupils on roll | 533 | 533 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.5% | 78.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 3% |
| 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 | Ellesmere Port |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lowerplace.rochdale.sch.uk | www.woodlands.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Woodlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.1 vs 15.7).
- •Woodlands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49% vs 41%).
- •Woodlands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 1%).
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 Lowerplace Primary School better than Woodlands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodlands Primary School ranks higher (29.1 vs 15.7 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 Lowerplace Primary School and Woodlands Primary School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Ellesmere Port in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lowerplace Primary School: 533. Woodlands Primary School: 533. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lowerplace Primary School and Woodlands Primary School rank in North West?
Lowerplace Primary School is 2042nd of 2,286 and Woodlands Primary School is 1648th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).