St Luke's Church of England Primary School vs Woodland Community 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 Luke's Church of England Primary School
Heywood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
Woodland Community Primary School
Heywood · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
564 students
| Measure | St Luke's Church of England Primary School Heywood, North West | Woodland Community Primary School Heywood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1012 of 2,286 | #1871 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8145 of 15,697 | #13685 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 446 | 564 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 564 |
| Free school meals | 30.7% | 45.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.stlukesceprimary.co.uk | www.woodland.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Luke's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 22.0).
- •St Luke's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 54%).
- •St Luke's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Woodland Community Primary School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 446.
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 Luke's Church of England Primary School better than Woodland Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Luke's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (49.4 vs 22.0 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 Luke's Church of England Primary School and Woodland Community 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 Luke's Church of England Primary School: 446. Woodland Community Primary School: 564. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Luke's Church of England Primary School and Woodland Community Primary School rank in North West?
St Luke's Church of England Primary School is 1012th of 2,286 and Woodland Community Primary School is 1871st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).