Sandbrook Community Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 884 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandbrook Community Primary School
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
583 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
208 students
| Measure | Sandbrook Community Primary School Rochdale, North West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1835 of 2,286 | #2081 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13487 of 15,697 | #14765 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 583 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 583 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 64.5% | 43.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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.sandbrookprimary.com | stmarysce.com/ |
The verdict
- •Sandbrook Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.3 vs 14.4).
- •Sandbrook Community Primary School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 208.
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 Sandbrook Community Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone?
On the Success Index (England), Sandbrook Community Primary School ranks higher (23.3 vs 14.4 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 Sandbrook Community Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandbrook Community Primary School: 583. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandbrook Community Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone rank in North West?
Sandbrook Community Primary School is 1835th of 2,286 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone is 2081st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).