Burnage Academy for Boys vs St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 259 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnage Academy for Boys
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,021 students
St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
154 students
| Measure | Burnage Academy for Boys Manchester, North West | St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #254 of 536 | #2275 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2192 of 4,090 | #15645 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,021 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,021 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 53.3% | 61.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.99 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.burnage.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.st-bernards.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burnage Academy for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.6 vs 4.0).
- •Burnage Academy for Boys is the larger school with 1,021 students compared with 154.
- •Burnage Academy for Boys is a academy school while St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Burnage Academy for Boys is boys and St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester is co-educational.
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 Burnage Academy for Boys better than St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester?
On the Success Index (England), Burnage Academy for Boys ranks higher (45.6 vs 4.0 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 Burnage Academy for Boys and St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester?
About 259 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnage Academy for Boys: 1,021. St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnage Academy for Boys and St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester rank in North West?
Burnage Academy for Boys is 254th of 536 and St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester is 2275th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).