Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School vs Peel Brow School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School
Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
115 students
Peel Brow School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
94 students
| Measure | Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School Bury, North West | Peel Brow School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #587 of 2,286 | #602 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5016 of 15,697 | #5094 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 115 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 115 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 1.7% | 43.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 44.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 21% |
| 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.emmanuelholcombeprimaryschool.com | www.peelbrowschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (64.1 vs 63.7).
- •Peel Brow School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 67%).
- •Peel Brow School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 7%).
- •Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 115 students compared with 94.
- •Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Peel Brow School 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 Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School better than Peel Brow 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 Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School and Peel Brow School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School: 115. Peel Brow School: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School and Peel Brow School rank in North West?
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School is 587th of 2,286 and Peel Brow School is 602nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).