Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya vs St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya
Nr. Bury · Independent secondary · Ages 11–23
383 students
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom
Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
| Measure | Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya Nr. Bury, North West | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #209 of 536 | #1233 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1862 of 4,090 | #9619 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–23 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 383 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 383 | 178 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.88 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.2 | – |
| town | Nr. Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.standrewsramsbottom.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.3 vs 42.5).
- •Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya is the larger school with 383 students compared with 178.
- •Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya is a independent school while St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya is boys and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom is co-educational.
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 Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya better than St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom?
On the Success Index (England), Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya ranks higher (52.3 vs 42.5 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 Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Nr. Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya: 383. St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom rank in North West?
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya is 209th of 536 and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom is 1233rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).