Greenhill Primary School vs Lowercroft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 546 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenhill Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
255 students
Lowercroft Primary School
Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Greenhill Primary School Bury, North West | Lowercroft Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #68 of 2,286 | #709 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #535 of 15,697 | #5904 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 255 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 255 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 5.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 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.greenhillprimary.co.uk/ | www.lowercroft.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Greenhill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.6 vs 59.7).
- •Greenhill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 66%).
- •Greenhill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 6%).
- •Greenhill Primary School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 204.
- •Greenhill Primary School is a academy school while Lowercroft Primary School is a local authority 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 Greenhill Primary School better than Lowercroft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Greenhill Primary School ranks higher (92.6 vs 59.7 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 Greenhill Primary School and Lowercroft Primary School?
About 546 m in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenhill Primary School: 255. Lowercroft Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenhill Primary School and Lowercroft Primary School rank in North West?
Greenhill Primary School is 68th of 2,286 and Lowercroft Primary School is 709th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).