Greenmount Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenmount Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
229 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw
Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
99 students
| Measure | Greenmount Primary School Bury, North West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #41 of 2,286 | #418 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #288 of 15,697 | #3522 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 229 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.5% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 27% |
| 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 | Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.greenmountprimarybury.co.uk | www.stmaryshawkshaw.com |
The verdict
- •Greenmount Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.4 vs 72.1).
- •Greenmount Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 99.
- •Greenmount Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw 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 Greenmount Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw?
On the Success Index (England), Greenmount Primary School ranks higher (95.4 vs 72.1 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 Greenmount Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bury and Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenmount Primary School: 229. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenmount Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw rank in North West?
Greenmount Primary School is 41st of 2,286 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw is 418th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).