Boothstown Methodist Primary School vs Holy Family Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 720 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boothstown Methodist Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Boothstown Methodist Primary School Manchester, North West | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1763 of 2,286 | #670 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13120 of 15,697 | #5648 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| 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.boothstownmethodistschool.co.uk/ | www.boothstownholyfamily.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 25.3).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 39%).
- •Boothstown Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 209.
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 Boothstown Methodist Primary School better than Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 25.3 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 Boothstown Methodist Primary School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
About 720 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boothstown Methodist Primary School: 209. Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boothstown Methodist Primary School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Boothstown Methodist Primary School is 1763rd of 2,286 and Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 670th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).