Bridgewater Park Primary School vs St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Park Primary School
Runcorn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
91 students
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
90 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Park Primary School Runcorn, North West | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2195 of 2,286 | #984 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15401 of 15,697 | #7952 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 91 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 90 |
| Free school meals | 59.3% | 72.9% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 54.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Runcorn | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bridgewaterpark.halton.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.2 vs 8.3).
- •St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 42%).
- •St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Bridgewater Park Primary School is the larger school with 91 students compared with 90.
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 Bridgewater Park Primary School better than St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (50.2 vs 8.3 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 Bridgewater Park Primary School and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgewater Park Primary School: 91. St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgewater Park Primary School and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Bridgewater Park Primary School is 2195th of 2,286 and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 984th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).