Birchfields Primary School vs St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 814 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchfields Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
592 students
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
| Measure | Birchfields Primary School Manchester, North West | St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2062 of 2,286 | #697 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14678 of 15,697 | #5822 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 592 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 58.8% | 48.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 11% |
| 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.birchfieldsprimary.com | www.stjamesmanchester.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 15.1).
- •St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 49%).
- •St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 1%).
- •Birchfields Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 222.
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 Birchfields Primary School better than St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme?
On the Success Index (England), St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme ranks higher (60.1 vs 15.1 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 Birchfields Primary School and St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfields Primary School: 592. St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfields Primary School and St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme rank in North West?
Birchfields Primary School is 2062nd of 2,286 and St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme is 697th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).