St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs Wardle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 628 m 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
Wardle Academy
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,366 students
| Measure | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Rochdale, North West | Wardle Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #494 of 2,286 | #264 of 536 |
| National rank | #4198 of 15,697 | #2274 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 444 | 1,366 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 1,366 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 123.3% | 113.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.standrewsce.rochdale.sch.uk/ | www.wardleacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 44.1).
- •Wardle Academy is the larger school with 1,366 students compared with 444.
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 Wardle Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (68.4 vs 44.1 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 Wardle Academy?
About 628 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 444. Wardle Academy: 1,366. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Wardle Academy rank in North West?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 494th of 2,286 and Wardle Academy is 264th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).