Atherton St George's CofE Primary School vs St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
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.
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
333 students
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Greater Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Atherton St George's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West | St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge Greater Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1844 of 2,286 | #760 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13547 of 15,697 | #6376 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 333 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 333 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 51.8% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 10% |
| 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 | Greater Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.saintgeorges.wigan.sch.uk/ | www.howebridgestmichaels.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.5 vs 22.9).
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 56%).
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Atherton St George's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 207.
- •Atherton St George's CofE Primary School is a academy school while St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge 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 Atherton St George's CofE Primary School better than St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge ranks higher (57.5 vs 22.9 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 Atherton St George's CofE Primary School and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Greater Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School: 333. St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Atherton St George's CofE Primary School and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge rank in North West?
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School is 1844th of 2,286 and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge is 760th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).