Bury Grammar Schools vs St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km 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 John with St Mark CofE Primary School
Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
357 students
| Measure | Bury Grammar Schools Bury, North West | St John with St Mark CofE Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #379 of 536 | #1967 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3088 of 4,090 | #14276 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,234 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,234 | 357 |
| Free school meals | – | 31.4% |
| Capacity filled | 65.7% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.6 | – |
| town | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.burygrammar.com/ | www.stjohnwithstmark.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bury Grammar Schools scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.4 vs 18.1).
- •Bury Grammar Schools is the larger school with 1,234 students compared with 357.
- •Bury Grammar Schools is a independent school while St John with St Mark CofE 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 Bury Grammar Schools better than St John with St Mark CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bury Grammar Schools ranks higher (27.4 vs 18.1 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 John with St Mark CofE Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bury Grammar Schools: 1,234. St John with St Mark CofE Primary School: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bury Grammar Schools and St John with St Mark CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Bury Grammar Schools is 379th of 536 and St John with St Mark CofE Primary School is 1967th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).