Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth vs St James' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
St James' Church of England Primary School
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth Rochdale, North West | St James' Church of England Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #508 of 2,286 | #1375 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4310 of 15,697 | #10740 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 195 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.olsa.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.stjameswardle.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 37.4).
- •Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 57%).
- •Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 195.
- •Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth is a local authority school while St James' 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 Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth better than St James' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth ranks higher (67.8 vs 37.4 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 Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth and St James' Church of England Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth: 195. St James' Church of England Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth and St James' Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth is 508th of 2,286 and St James' Church of England Primary School is 1375th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).