St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington vs St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 243 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
| Measure | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington Manchester, North West | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #450 of 2,286 | #1151 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3849 of 15,697 | #9102 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 205 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 11% |
| 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stmichaelscemidd.rochdale.sch.uk/ | www.stthomasmorerc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 44.9).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 51%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 11%).
- •St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale is the larger school with 311 students compared with 205.
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 Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington better than St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington ranks higher (70.4 vs 44.9 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale?
About 243 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington: 205. St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale rank in North West?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington is 450th of 2,286 and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale is 1151st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).