Briscoe Lane Academy vs St Willibrord's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briscoe Lane Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
592 students
St Willibrord's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Briscoe Lane Academy Manchester, North West | St Willibrord's RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1386 of 2,286 | #1061 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10822 of 15,697 | #8474 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 592 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 70.8% | 55.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| 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 | www.briscoe.manchester.sch.uk | www.st-willibrords.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Willibrord's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.8 vs 36.9).
- •St Willibrord's RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 61%).
- •Briscoe Lane Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •Briscoe Lane Academy is the larger school with 592 students compared with 230.
- •Briscoe Lane Academy is a academy school while St Willibrord'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 Briscoe Lane Academy better than St Willibrord's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Willibrord's RC Primary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 36.9 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 Briscoe Lane Academy and St Willibrord's RC Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Briscoe Lane Academy: 592. St Willibrord's RC Primary School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Briscoe Lane Academy and St Willibrord's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Briscoe Lane Academy is 1386th of 2,286 and St Willibrord's RC Primary School is 1061st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).