Norden Primary Academy vs St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 752 m 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
St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
343 students
| Measure | Norden Primary Academy Rochdale, North West | St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #499 of 2,286 | #809 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4268 of 15,697 | #6768 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 370 | 343 |
| Pupils on roll | 370 | 343 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.norden.theharmonytrust.org/ | www.stvincentdepaul.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Norden Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 55.7).
- •Norden Primary Academy is the larger school with 370 students compared with 343.
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 St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Norden Primary Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 55.7 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 Norden Primary Academy and St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norden Primary Academy: 370. St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 343. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norden Primary Academy and St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Norden Primary Academy is 499th of 2,286 and St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 809th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).