Briercliffe Primary School vs Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester
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.
Briercliffe Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
388 students
Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
387 students
| Measure | Briercliffe Primary School Burnley, North West | Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1129 of 2,286 | #1496 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8944 of 15,697 | #11492 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 388 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 388 | 387 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 57.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Burnley | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.briercliffeprimary.co.uk/ | www.christtheking.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Briercliffe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.6 vs 33.7).
- •Briercliffe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 64%).
- •Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Briercliffe Primary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 387.
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 Briercliffe Primary School better than Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester?
On the Success Index (England), Briercliffe Primary School ranks higher (45.6 vs 33.7 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 Briercliffe Primary School and Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Briercliffe Primary School: 388. Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Briercliffe Primary School and Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester rank in North West?
Briercliffe Primary School is 1129th of 2,286 and Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester is 1496th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).