Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School vs St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 487 m 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 Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
| Measure | Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School Bury, North West | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #587 of 2,286 | #893 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5016 of 15,697 | #7396 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 115 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 115 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 1.7% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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.stjosephsbury.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 52.8).
- •Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 65%).
- •Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 193 students compared with 115.
- •Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy 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 St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 52.8 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 Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?
About 487 m 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. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School is 587th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy is 893rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).