St James' Church of England Primary School vs St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Church of England Primary School
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Littleborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
200 students
| Measure | St James' Church of England Primary School Rochdale, North West | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Littleborough, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1375 of 2,286 | #860 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10740 of 15,697 | #7110 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 210 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Littleborough |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjameswardle.co.uk | www.stmaryslittleborough.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 37.4).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 200.
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 James' Church of England Primary School better than St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (54.0 vs 37.4 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 James' Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Littleborough in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' Church of England Primary School: 210. St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
St James' Church of England Primary School is 1375th of 2,286 and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 860th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).