St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy vs St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 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 Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Heywood · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy Heywood, North West | St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Heywood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1181 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #9306 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 373 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 373 | – |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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.stmargaretsce.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
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 Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Heywood and Heywood in North West.
How do St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy and St Margaret'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 Margaret's Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).