Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
180 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
180 students
| Measure | Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Blackburn, North West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1479 of 2,286 | #944 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11384 of 15,697 | #7738 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 180 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 32.2% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| 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 | Blackburn | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | stbartholomewsceprimary.com/ | www.st-marys-reddish.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.1 vs 34.2).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 59%).
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 Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (51.1 vs 34.2 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 Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 180. St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1479th of 2,286 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 944th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).