Brackenwood Infant School vs St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 55 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brackenwood Infant School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
155 students
St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
154 students
| Measure | Brackenwood Infant School Wirral, North West | St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1041 of 2,286 | #2275 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8335 of 15,697 | #15645 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 155 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 61.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Wirral | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brackenwood-infant.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.st-bernards.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brackenwood Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.4 vs 4.0).
- •Brackenwood Infant School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 154.
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 Brackenwood Infant School better than St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester?
On the Success Index (England), Brackenwood Infant School ranks higher (48.4 vs 4.0 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 Brackenwood Infant School and St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brackenwood Infant School: 155. St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brackenwood Infant School and St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester rank in North West?
Brackenwood Infant School is 1041st of 2,286 and St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester is 2275th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).