Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth vs Tonacliffe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 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
Tonacliffe Primary School
Whitworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
294 students
| Measure | Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth Rochdale, North West | Tonacliffe Primary School Whitworth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #508 of 2,286 | #1113 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4310 of 15,697 | #8825 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 195 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Whitworth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.olsa.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.tonacliffe.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 46.3).
- •Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 61%).
- •Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Tonacliffe Primary School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 195.
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 Tonacliffe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth ranks higher (67.8 vs 46.3 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 Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth and Tonacliffe Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Whitworth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth: 195. Tonacliffe Primary School: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth and Tonacliffe Primary School rank in North West?
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth is 508th of 2,286 and Tonacliffe Primary School is 1113th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).