Bury Grammar Schools vs St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 294 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bury Grammar Schools
Bury · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,234 students
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,027 students
| Measure | Bury Grammar Schools Bury, North West | St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #379 of 536 | #215 of 536 |
| National rank | #3088 of 4,090 | #1894 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,234 | 1,027 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,234 | 1,027 |
| Free school meals | – | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 65.7% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 63% |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | 41.6 | – |
| town | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.burygrammar.com/ | www.stgabrielshigh.stoccat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 27.4).
- •Bury Grammar Schools is the larger school with 1,234 students compared with 1,027.
- •Bury Grammar Schools is a independent school while St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Bury Grammar Schools better than St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (51.8 vs 27.4 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 Grammar Schools and St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 294 m in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bury Grammar Schools: 1,234. St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy: 1,027. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bury Grammar Schools and St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Bury Grammar Schools is 379th of 536 and St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is 215th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).