Marland Hill Community Primary School vs Matthew Moss High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 942 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marland Hill Community Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
464 students
Matthew Moss High School
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,198 students
| Measure | Marland Hill Community Primary School Rochdale, North West | Matthew Moss High School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1681 of 2,286 | #389 of 536 |
| National rank | #12616 of 15,697 | #3162 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 464 | 1,198 |
| Pupils on roll | 464 | 1,198 |
| Free school meals | 33.2% | 44.2% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.marlandhillprimary.co.uk/ | www.mmhs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Marland Hill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.0 vs 25.7).
- •Matthew Moss High School is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 464.
- •Marland Hill Community Primary School is a local authority school while Matthew Moss High School is a academy 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 Marland Hill Community Primary School better than Matthew Moss High School?
On the Success Index (England), Marland Hill Community Primary School ranks higher (28.0 vs 25.7 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 Marland Hill Community Primary School and Matthew Moss High School?
About 942 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marland Hill Community Primary School: 464. Matthew Moss High School: 1,198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marland Hill Community Primary School and Matthew Moss High School rank in North West?
Marland Hill Community Primary School is 1681st of 2,286 and Matthew Moss High School is 389th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).