Norden Primary Academy vs Whittaker Moss Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 726 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
Whittaker Moss Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | Norden Primary Academy Rochdale, North West | Whittaker Moss Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #499 of 2,286 | #264 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4268 of 15,697 | #2060 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 370 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 370 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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.whittakermoss.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whittaker Moss Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 68.0).
- •Whittaker Moss Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 370.
- •Norden Primary Academy is a academy school while Whittaker Moss Primary School is a local authority 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 Norden Primary Academy better than Whittaker Moss Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whittaker Moss Primary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 68.0 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 Whittaker Moss Primary School?
About 726 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norden Primary Academy: 370. Whittaker Moss Primary School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norden Primary Academy and Whittaker Moss Primary School rank in North West?
Norden Primary Academy is 499th of 2,286 and Whittaker Moss Primary School is 264th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).