Beis Ruchel Girls School vs St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 116 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beis Ruchel Girls School
Salford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
198 students
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
503 students
| Measure | Beis Ruchel Girls School Salford, North West | St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #533 of 536 | #447 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4071 of 4,090 | #3794 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 198 | 503 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 503 |
| Free school meals | – | 57.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.5% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 4.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.00 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salford | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.stthomasofcanterburyprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.7 vs 2.6).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 198.
- •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?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 2.6 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 Beis Ruchel Girls School and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School?
About 116 m in a straight line, between Salford and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beis Ruchel Girls School: 198. 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 533rd of 536 and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is 447th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).