Sandbrook Community Primary School vs Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 33 km 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
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
582 students
| Measure | Sandbrook Community Primary School Rochdale, North West | Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1835 of 2,286 | #82 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13487 of 15,697 | #634 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 583 | 582 |
| Pupils on roll | 583 | 582 |
| Free school meals | 64.5% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 116.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 25% |
| 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 | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sandbrookprimary.com | www.saintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.6 vs 23.3).
- •Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 51%).
- •Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 6%).
- •Sandbrook Community Primary School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 582.
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 Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (91.6 vs 23.3 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 Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandbrook Community Primary School: 583. Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy: 582. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandbrook Community Primary School and Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy rank in North West?
Sandbrook Community Primary School is 1835th of 2,286 and Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy is 82nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).