Bury Church of England High School vs St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 411 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bury Church of England High School
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
802 students
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,027 students
| Measure | Bury Church of England High School Bury, North West | St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #132 of 536 | #215 of 536 |
| National rank | #1159 of 4,090 | #1894 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 802 | 1,027 |
| Pupils on roll | 802 | 1,027 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.1% | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.3% | 63% |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | burychurch.bury.sch.uk/ | www.stgabrielshigh.stoccat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bury Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 51.8).
- •St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 802.
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 Bury Church of England High School better than St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bury Church of England High School ranks higher (66.8 vs 51.8 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 Bury Church of England High School and St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 411 m in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bury Church of England High School: 802. St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy: 1,027. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bury Church of England High School and St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Bury Church of England High School is 132nd of 536 and St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is 215th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).