Newhey Community Primary School vs St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 623 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newhey Community Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
285 students
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
111 students
| Measure | Newhey Community Primary School Rochdale, North West | St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1797 of 2,286 | #1484 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13316 of 15,697 | #11429 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 285 | 111 |
| Pupils on roll | 285 | 111 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 75.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.newhey.rochdale.sch.uk/ | www.stthomasce.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.0 vs 24.3).
- •Newhey Community Primary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 111.
- •Newhey Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas' Church of England Primary 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 Newhey Community Primary School better than St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (34.0 vs 24.3 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 Newhey Community Primary School and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
About 623 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newhey Community Primary School: 285. St Thomas' Church of England Primary School: 111. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newhey Community Primary School and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Newhey Community Primary School is 1797th of 2,286 and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is 1484th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).