Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School vs Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 904 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
298 students
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,152 students
| Measure | Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Rochdale, North West | Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2212 of 2,286 | #252 of 536 |
| National rank | #15449 of 15,697 | #2177 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 298 | 1,152 |
| Pupils on roll | 298 | 1,152 |
| Free school meals | 55.1% | 36.3% |
| Capacity filled | 70.3% | 76.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.meanwood.rochdale.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Oulder Hill Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.8 vs 7.7).
- •Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 298.
- •Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School is a local authority school while Oulder Hill Leadership Academy 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 Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School better than Oulder Hill Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oulder Hill Leadership Academy ranks higher (45.8 vs 7.7 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 Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School and Oulder Hill Leadership Academy?
About 904 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School: 298. Oulder Hill Leadership Academy: 1,152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School and Oulder Hill Leadership Academy rank in North West?
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School is 2212th of 2,286 and Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is 252nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).