Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School vs St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 862 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School
Littleborough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
402 students
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
| Measure | Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School Littleborough, North West | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1298 of 2,286 | #494 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10220 of 15,697 | #4198 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 402 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 402 | 444 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 123.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Littleborough | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sbs.rochdale.sch.uk/ | www.standrewsce.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 39.7).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 59%).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 444 students compared with 402.
- •Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School is a local authority school while St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School better than St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (68.4 vs 39.7 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 Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
About 862 m in a straight line, between Littleborough and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School: 402. St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery rank in North West?
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School is 1298th of 2,286 and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 494th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).