Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School vs St Andrew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 20 km 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
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
298 students
| Measure | Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Rochdale, North West | St Andrew's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2212 of 2,286 | #1615 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15449 of 15,697 | #12189 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 298 | 298 |
| Pupils on roll | 298 | 298 |
| Free school meals | 55.1% | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 70.3% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.meanwood.rochdale.sch.uk/ | www.standrewsmanchester.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.1 vs 7.7).
- •St Andrew's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 39%).
- •St Andrew's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
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 St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's CofE Primary School ranks higher (30.1 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 St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School: 298. St Andrew's CofE Primary School: 298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School and St Andrew's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School is 2212th of 2,286 and St Andrew's CofE Primary School is 1615th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).