Broad Oak Primary School vs St Anne's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 32 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broad Oak Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
266 students
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
265 students
| Measure | Broad Oak Primary School Manchester, North West | St Anne's Catholic Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #818 of 2,286 | #1788 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6796 of 15,697 | #13243 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 266 | 265 |
| Pupils on roll | 266 | 265 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 85.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 8% |
| 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 | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broadoak.manchester.sch.uk | www.stannessutton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Broad Oak Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.5 vs 24.7).
- •Broad Oak Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 35%).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Broad Oak Primary School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 265.
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 Broad Oak Primary School better than St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Broad Oak Primary School ranks higher (55.5 vs 24.7 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 Broad Oak Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Manchester and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broad Oak Primary School: 266. St Anne's Catholic Primary School: 265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broad Oak Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Broad Oak Primary School is 818th of 2,286 and St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 1788th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).