Partington Central Academy vs St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Partington Central Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
373 students
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy
Heywood · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
373 students
| Measure | Partington Central Academy Manchester, North West | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy Heywood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1768 of 2,286 | #1181 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13145 of 15,697 | #9306 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 373 | 373 |
| Pupils on roll | 373 | 373 |
| Free school meals | 59.9% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Heywood |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | partingtoncentralacademy.co.uk/ | www.stjosephsrochdale.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.9 vs 25.2).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 62%).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
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 Partington Central Academy better than St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (43.9 vs 25.2 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 Partington Central Academy and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Heywood in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Partington Central Academy: 373. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy: 373. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Partington Central Academy and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Partington Central Academy is 1768th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy is 1181st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).