Rochdale Islamic Academy vs Shawclough Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Rochdale · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
80 students
Shawclough Community Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
428 students
| Measure | Rochdale Islamic Academy Rochdale, North West | Shawclough Community Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #135 of 536 | #1530 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1186 of 4,090 | #11725 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 80 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 80 | 428 |
| Free school meals | – | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 40% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.56 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.shawclough.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rochdale Islamic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.3 vs 32.6).
- •Shawclough Community Primary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 80.
- •Rochdale Islamic Academy is a independent school while Shawclough Community Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Rochdale Islamic Academy is girls and Shawclough Community 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 Shawclough Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rochdale Islamic Academy ranks higher (66.3 vs 32.6 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 Rochdale Islamic Academy and Shawclough Community Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rochdale Islamic Academy: 80. Shawclough Community Primary School: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rochdale Islamic Academy and Shawclough Community Primary School rank in North West?
Rochdale Islamic Academy is 135th of 536 and Shawclough Community Primary School is 1530th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).