Buile Hill Academy vs St Luke's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buile Hill Academy
Salford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
870 students
St Luke's RC Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
421 students
| Measure | Buile Hill Academy Salford, North West | St Luke's RC Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #285 of 536 | #1377 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2408 of 4,090 | #10762 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 870 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 870 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.84 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salford | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | bua.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.stlukesrc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Buile Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.0 vs 37.3).
- •Buile Hill Academy is the larger school with 870 students compared with 421.
- •Buile Hill Academy is a academy school while St Luke'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 Buile Hill Academy better than St Luke's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Buile Hill Academy ranks higher (41.0 vs 37.3 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 Buile Hill Academy and St Luke's RC Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Salford and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buile Hill Academy: 870. St Luke's RC Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buile Hill Academy and St Luke's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Buile Hill Academy is 285th of 536 and St Luke's RC Primary School is 1377th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).