Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School vs Woodhey High School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Woodhey High School
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,111 students
| Measure | Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School Bury, North West | Woodhey High School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #587 of 2,286 | #134 of 536 |
| National rank | #5016 of 15,697 | #1177 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 115 | 1,111 |
| Pupils on roll | 115 | 1,111 |
| Free school meals | 1.7% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.emmanuelholcombeprimaryschool.com | www.woodhey.bury.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodhey High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 64.1).
- •Woodhey High School is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 115.
- •Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Woodhey High 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 Woodhey High School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodhey High School ranks higher (66.6 vs 64.1 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 Woodhey High 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. Woodhey High School: 1,111. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School and Woodhey High School rank in North West?
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School is 587th of 2,286 and Woodhey High School is 134th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).