Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya vs St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 917 m 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 Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
| Measure | Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya Nr. Bury, North West | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #209 of 536 | #893 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1862 of 4,090 | #7396 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–23 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 383 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 383 | 193 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.stjosephsbury.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (52.3 vs 52.8).
- •Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya is the larger school with 383 students compared with 193.
- •Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya is a independent school while St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya is boys and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy 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 Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?
About 917 m 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 Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya is 209th of 536 and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy is 893rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).