St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School vs Whitworth Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 191 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
Whitworth Community High School
ROCHDALE · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
654 students
| Measure | St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Rochdale, North West | Whitworth Community High School ROCHDALE, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1011 of 2,286 | #105 of 536 |
| National rank | #8144 of 15,697 | #941 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 161 | 654 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 654 |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochdale | ROCHDALE |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-bartholomews.lancs.sch.uk | www.wchs.co |
The verdict
- •Whitworth Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 49.4).
- •Whitworth Community High School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 161.
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 Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School better than Whitworth Community High School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitworth Community High School ranks higher (71.9 vs 49.4 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 St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School and Whitworth Community High School?
About 191 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and ROCHDALE in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School: 161. Whitworth Community High School: 654. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School and Whitworth Community High School rank in North West?
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School is 1011th of 2,286 and Whitworth Community High School is 105th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).