CofE School of the Resurrection vs St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CofE School of the Resurrection
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | CofE School of the Resurrection Manchester, North West | St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1124 of 2,286 | #859 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8929 of 15,697 | #7107 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 188 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 51.1% | 65% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.resurrection.manchester.sch.uk | www.stbarnabas.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 45.7).
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 71%).
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 220 students compared with 188.
- •CofE School of the Resurrection is a local authority school while St Barnabas CofE Primary 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 CofE School of the Resurrection better than St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (54.0 vs 45.7 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 CofE School of the Resurrection and St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
CofE School of the Resurrection: 188. St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do CofE School of the Resurrection and St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy rank in North West?
CofE School of the Resurrection is 1124th of 2,286 and St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is 859th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).