Hazel Wood High School vs St Thomas Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 520 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazel Wood High School
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
671 students
St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
| Measure | Hazel Wood High School Bury, North West | St Thomas Church of England Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #486 of 536 | #759 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3829 of 4,090 | #6361 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 671 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 671 | 459 |
| Free school meals | 57.4% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 111.8% | 109.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hazelwoodhigh.co.uk | www.stthomascep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 14.2).
- •Hazel Wood High School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 459.
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 Hazel Wood High School better than St Thomas Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas Church of England Primary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 14.2 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 Hazel Wood High School and St Thomas Church of England Primary School?
About 520 m in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hazel Wood High School: 671. St Thomas Church of England Primary School: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hazel Wood High School and St Thomas Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Hazel Wood High School is 486th of 536 and St Thomas Church of England Primary School is 759th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).