Rochdale Islamic Academy vs St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 234 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Rochdale · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
75 students
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
304 students
| Measure | Rochdale Islamic Academy Rochdale, North West | St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1148 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #9088 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 75 | 304 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 304 |
| Free school meals | – | 40.8% |
| Capacity filled | 25.9% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.riab.org.uk | www.stpatricksprimary.stoccat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 75.
- •Rochdale Islamic Academy is a independent school while St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Rochdale Islamic Academy is boys and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School is co-educational.
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 Rochdale Islamic Academy better than St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rochdale Islamic Academy and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 234 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rochdale Islamic Academy: 75. St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School: 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rochdale Islamic Academy and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Rochdale Islamic Academy is unranked and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School is 1148th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).