Garrett Hall Primary School vs St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garrett Hall Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
520 students
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Garrett Hall Primary School Manchester, North West | St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #155 of 2,286 | #761 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1222 of 15,697 | #6423 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 520 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 520 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 121.8% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.garretthall.wigan.sch.uk | www.saintambrosebarlow.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Garrett Hall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.5 vs 57.2).
- •Garrett Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 73%).
- •Garrett Hall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Garrett Hall Primary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 212.
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 Garrett Hall Primary School better than St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Garrett Hall Primary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 57.2 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 Garrett Hall Primary School and St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garrett Hall Primary School: 520. St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garrett Hall Primary School and St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Garrett Hall Primary School is 155th of 2,286 and St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School is 761st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).