Broadbottom Church of England Primary School vs St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadbottom Church of England Primary School
Hyde · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Hyde · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | Broadbottom Church of England Primary School Hyde, North West | St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Hyde, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2118 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #14990 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | – | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 207 |
| Free school meals | – | 45.7% |
| Capacity filled | – | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Hyde | Hyde |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broadbottom.tameside.sch.uk/ | www.st-james-hyde.tameside.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
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 Broadbottom Church of England Primary School better than St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Broadbottom Church of England Primary School and St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hyde and Hyde in North West.
How do Broadbottom Church of England Primary School and St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Broadbottom Church of England Primary School is unranked and St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 2118th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).