Bamford Academy vs St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bamford Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
324 students
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
Heywood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Bamford Academy Manchester, North West | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford Heywood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1761 of 2,286 | #292 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13101 of 15,697 | #2441 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 324 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.1% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Heywood |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bamfordacademy.co.uk | www.stmichaelscebam.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 25.4).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 50%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Bamford Academy is the larger school with 324 students compared with 228.
- •Bamford Academy is a academy school while St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford 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 Bamford Academy better than St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford ranks higher (78.2 vs 25.4 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 Bamford Academy and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Heywood in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bamford Academy: 324. St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bamford Academy and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford rank in North West?
Bamford Academy is 1761st of 2,286 and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford is 292nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).