Brentnall Academy vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brentnall Academy
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
184 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Runcorn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
| Measure | Brentnall Academy Salford, North West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #832 of 2,286 | #1637 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6949 of 15,697 | #12341 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 184 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 52.7% | 47.3% |
| Capacity filled | 69.2% | 75.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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 | Salford | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brentnallacademy.org.uk/ | st-marys.halton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brentnall Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 29.4).
- •Brentnall Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 58%).
- •Brentnall Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
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 Brentnall Academy better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brentnall Academy ranks higher (54.7 vs 29.4 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 Brentnall Academy and St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Salford and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brentnall Academy: 184. St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brentnall Academy and St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Brentnall Academy is 832nd of 2,286 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 1637th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).