Branwood Preparatory School vs St Mary's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 759 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branwood Preparatory School
Manchester · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
124 students
St Mary's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Branwood Preparatory School Manchester, North West | St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #876 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #7255 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 124 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 124 | 239 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 62% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | branwoodschool.co.uk/ | www.st-marys-eccles.salford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's RC Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 124.
- •Branwood Preparatory School is a independent school while St Mary's RC Primary School is a local authority 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 Branwood Preparatory School better than St Mary's RC Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Branwood Preparatory School and St Mary's RC Primary School?
About 759 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Branwood Preparatory School: 124. St Mary's RC Primary School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Branwood Preparatory School and St Mary's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Branwood Preparatory School is unranked and St Mary's RC Primary School is 876th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).