Beech Street Community Primary School vs St Gilbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Eccles
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 637 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Street Community Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
St Gilbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Eccles
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Beech Street Community Primary School Manchester, North West | St Gilbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Eccles Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1389 of 2,286 | #804 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10847 of 15,697 | #6726 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 241 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 51.5% | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 6% |
| 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.beechstreetprimary.co.uk/ | www.stgilbertsrc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Gilbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Eccles scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 36.8).
- •St Gilbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Eccles does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 66%).
- •St Gilbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Eccles does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Beech Street Community Primary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 227.
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 Beech Street Community Primary School better than St Gilbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Eccles?
On the Success Index (England), St Gilbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Eccles ranks higher (55.9 vs 36.8 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 Beech Street Community Primary School and St Gilbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Eccles?
About 637 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beech Street Community Primary School: 241. St Gilbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Eccles: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beech Street Community Primary School and St Gilbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Eccles rank in North West?
Beech Street Community Primary School is 1389th of 2,286 and St Gilbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Eccles is 804th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).