Beis Ruchel Girls School vs St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 164 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beis Ruchel Girls School
Manchester · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
212 students
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
503 students
| Measure | Beis Ruchel Girls School Manchester, North West | St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #447 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #3794 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 212 | 503 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 503 |
| Free school meals | – | 57.7% |
| Capacity filled | 57.3% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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 | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.stthomasofcanterburyprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 212.
- •Beis Ruchel Girls School is a independent school while St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Beis Ruchel Girls School is girls and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is co-educational.
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 Beis Ruchel Girls School better than St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beis Ruchel Girls School and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School?
About 164 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beis Ruchel Girls School: 212. St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School: 503. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beis Ruchel Girls School and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School rank in North West?
Beis Ruchel Girls School is unranked and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is 447th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).