Heap Bridge Village Primary School vs Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 714 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heap Bridge Village Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
170 students
Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Heywood · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
| Measure | Heap Bridge Village Primary School Bury, North West | Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Heywood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1388 of 2,286 | #2073 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10832 of 15,697 | #14719 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 170 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 170 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Heywood |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.heapbridge.co.uk/ | www.olsp.stoccat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Heap Bridge Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 14.8).
- •Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 202 students compared with 170.
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 Heap Bridge Village Primary School better than Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Heap Bridge Village Primary School ranks higher (36.9 vs 14.8 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 Heap Bridge Village Primary School and Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Bury and Heywood in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heap Bridge Village Primary School: 170. Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heap Bridge Village Primary School and Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Heap Bridge Village Primary School is 1388th of 2,286 and Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 2073rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).