Barton Moss Community Primary School vs St Patrick's RC High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Moss Community Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
St Patrick's RC High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
912 students
| Measure | Barton Moss Community Primary School Manchester, North West | St Patrick's RC High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1401 of 2,286 | #80 of 536 |
| National rank | #10895 of 15,697 | #728 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 216 | 912 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 912 |
| Free school meals | 48.6% | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | Bartonmoss.co.uk | www.stpatricksrchigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's RC High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 36.6).
- •St Patrick's RC High School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 216.
- •Barton Moss Community Primary School is a academy school while St Patrick's RC High School 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 Barton Moss Community Primary School better than St Patrick's RC High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's RC High School ranks higher (76.7 vs 36.6 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 Barton Moss Community Primary School and St Patrick's RC High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barton Moss Community Primary School: 216. St Patrick's RC High School: 912. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton Moss Community Primary School and St Patrick's RC High School rank in North West?
Barton Moss Community Primary School is 1401st of 2,286 and St Patrick's RC High School is 80th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).