Norden Primary Academy vs Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norden Primary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
370 students
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,152 students
| Measure | Norden Primary Academy Rochdale, North West | Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #499 of 2,286 | #252 of 536 |
| National rank | #4268 of 15,697 | #2177 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 370 | 1,152 |
| Pupils on roll | 370 | 1,152 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 36.3% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 76.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.norden.theharmonytrust.org/ | – |
The verdict
- •Norden Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 45.8).
- •Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 370.
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 Norden Primary Academy better than Oulder Hill Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Norden Primary Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 45.8 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 Norden Primary Academy and Oulder Hill Leadership Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norden Primary Academy: 370. Oulder Hill Leadership Academy: 1,152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norden Primary Academy and Oulder Hill Leadership Academy rank in North West?
Norden Primary Academy is 499th of 2,286 and Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is 252nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).