Bowker Vale Primary School vs St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowker Vale Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
439 students
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,032 students
| Measure | Bowker Vale Primary School Manchester, North West | St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1580 of 2,286 | #118 of 536 |
| National rank | #11987 of 15,697 | #1019 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 439 | 1,032 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 1,032 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bowkervale.manchester.sch.uk | www.stmonicas.stoccat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.1 vs 31.2).
- •St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,032 students compared with 439.
- •Bowker Vale Primary School is a local authority school while St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bowker Vale Primary School better than St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (70.1 vs 31.2 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 Bowker Vale Primary School and St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowker Vale Primary School: 439. St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy: 1,032. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowker Vale Primary School and St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Bowker Vale Primary School is 1580th of 2,286 and St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is 118th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).