East Ward Community Primary School vs Heap Bridge Village Primary School
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.
East Ward Community Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
474 students
Heap Bridge Village Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
170 students
| Measure | East Ward Community Primary School Bury, North West | Heap Bridge Village Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1379 of 2,286 | #1388 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10769 of 15,697 | #10832 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 474 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 474 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 55% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 112.9% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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.eastwardprimary.com | www.heapbridge.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (37.2 vs 36.9).
- •East Ward Community Primary School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 170.
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 East Ward Community Primary School better than Heap Bridge Village Primary School?
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 East Ward Community Primary School and Heap Bridge Village Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Ward Community Primary School: 474. Heap Bridge Village Primary School: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Ward Community Primary School and Heap Bridge Village Primary School rank in North West?
East Ward Community Primary School is 1379th of 2,286 and Heap Bridge Village Primary School is 1388th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).