Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School vs St James' CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 79 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
St James' CofE Junior School
Barrow-in-Furness · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
115 students
| Measure | Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School Bury, North West | St James' CofE Junior School Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #587 of 2,286 | #2226 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5016 of 15,697 | #15489 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 115 | 115 |
| Pupils on roll | 115 | 115 |
| Free school meals | 1.7% | 46.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 47.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 31% |
| 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 | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.emmanuelholcombeprimaryschool.com | www.stjamesjun-bif.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 7.0).
- •Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 31%).
- •Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
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 St James' CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 7.0 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 Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School and St James' CofE Junior School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Bury and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School: 115. St James' CofE Junior School: 115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School and St James' CofE Junior School rank in North West?
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School is 587th of 2,286 and St James' CofE Junior School is 2226th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).