Hawes Side Academy vs St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 55 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawes Side Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
340 students
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
339 students
| Measure | Hawes Side Academy Blackpool, North West | St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2146 of 2,286 | #570 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15134 of 15,697 | #4850 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 340 | 339 |
| Pupils on roll | 340 | 339 |
| Free school meals | 38.5% | 4.2% |
| Capacity filled | 54% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Blackpool | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hawes-side.co.uk | www.stbernadetteswhitefield.stoccat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 11.1).
- •St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 40%).
- •St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Hawes Side Academy is the larger school with 340 students compared with 339.
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 Hawes Side Academy better than St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (65.0 vs 11.1 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 Hawes Side Academy and St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Blackpool and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawes Side Academy: 340. St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawes Side Academy and St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Hawes Side Academy is 2146th of 2,286 and St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 570th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).