East Ward Community Primary School vs St Paul's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 677 m 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
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
| Measure | East Ward Community Primary School Bury, North West | St Paul's Church of England Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1379 of 2,286 | #2200 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10769 of 15,697 | #15413 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 474 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 474 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 55% | 66.8% |
| Capacity filled | 112.9% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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.stpaulsbury.co.uk |
The verdict
- •East Ward Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.2 vs 8.3).
- •East Ward Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 43%).
- •East Ward Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •East Ward Community Primary School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 184.
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 St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), East Ward Community Primary School ranks higher (37.2 vs 8.3 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 East Ward Community Primary School and St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
About 677 m in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Ward Community Primary School: 474. St Paul's Church of England Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Ward Community Primary School and St Paul's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
East Ward Community Primary School is 1379th of 2,286 and St Paul's Church of England Primary School is 2200th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).