St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale vs St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham
Slattocks · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
| Measure | St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Rochdale, North West | St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham Slattocks, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1442 of 2,286 | #1481 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11164 of 15,697 | #11409 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 197 | 117 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 117 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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 | Slattocks |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stgabrielsrc.com/ | www.thornhamce.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.4 vs 34.1).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 48%).
- •St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale is the larger school with 197 students compared with 117.
- •St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale is a local authority school while St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham 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 St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale better than St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham?
On the Success Index (England), St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale ranks higher (35.4 vs 34.1 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 Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale and St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Slattocks in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale: 197. St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham: 117. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale and St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham rank in North West?
St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale is 1442nd of 2,286 and St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham is 1481st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).