St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs Thames Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 64 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
Thames Primary Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
444 students
| Measure | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Rochdale, North West | Thames Primary Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #494 of 2,286 | #1463 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4198 of 15,697 | #11280 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 444 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 444 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 62% |
| Capacity filled | 123.3% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.standrewsce.rochdale.sch.uk/ | thames.atctrust.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 34.8).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 62%).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery better than Thames Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (68.4 vs 34.8 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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Thames Primary Academy?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 444. Thames Primary Academy: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Thames Primary Academy rank in North West?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 494th of 2,286 and Thames Primary Academy is 1463rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).