St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy vs St Luke's Church of England Primary School
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 Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy
Heywood · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
373 students
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Heywood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy Heywood, North West | St Luke's Church of England Primary School Heywood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1181 of 2,286 | #1012 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9306 of 15,697 | #8145 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 373 | 446 |
| Pupils on roll | 373 | 446 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Heywood | Heywood |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjosephsrochdale.stoccat.org.uk/ | www.stlukesceprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Luke's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 43.9).
- •St Luke's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 66%).
- •St Luke's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •St Luke's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 373.
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while St Luke's Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy better than St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Luke's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (49.4 vs 43.9 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 Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy and St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Heywood and Heywood in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy: 373. St Luke's Church of England Primary School: 446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy and St Luke's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy is 1181st of 2,286 and St Luke's Church of England Primary School is 1012th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).