Parkfield Primary School vs St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkfield Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Parkfield Primary School Manchester, North West | St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1261 of 2,286 | #961 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9835 of 15,697 | #7808 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 212 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 33.5% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 9% |
| 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.parkfieldprimary.com/ | www.stpetersrc.rochdale.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 41.4).
- •Parkfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 59%).
- •St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale is the larger school with 213 students compared with 212.
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 Parkfield Primary School better than St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale ranks higher (50.8 vs 41.4 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 Parkfield Primary School and St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkfield Primary School: 212. St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkfield Primary School and St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale rank in North West?
Parkfield Primary School is 1261st of 2,286 and St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale is 961st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).