Christ Church CofE Primary School vs Lowercroft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
Lowercroft Primary School
Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Primary School Bury, North West | Lowercroft Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #283 of 2,286 | #709 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2354 of 15,697 | #5904 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 214 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 5.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79.3% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.christchurch.bury.sch.uk | www.lowercroft.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 59.7).
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 66%).
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 204.
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School is a academy school while Lowercroft 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School better than Lowercroft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church CofE Primary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 59.7 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School and Lowercroft Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Primary School: 214. Lowercroft Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Primary School and Lowercroft Primary School rank in North West?
Christ Church CofE Primary School is 283rd of 2,286 and Lowercroft Primary School is 709th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).