Heap Bridge Village Primary School vs St Thomas Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km 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
St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
| Measure | Heap Bridge Village Primary School Bury, North West | St Thomas Church of England Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1388 of 2,286 | #759 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10832 of 15,697 | #6361 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 170 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 170 | 459 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 109.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.heapbridge.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 36.9).
- •St Thomas Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 459 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 St Thomas Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas Church of England Primary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 36.9 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 St Thomas Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heap Bridge Village Primary School: 170. St Thomas Church of England Primary School: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heap Bridge Village Primary School and St Thomas Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Heap Bridge Village Primary School is 1388th of 2,286 and St Thomas Church of England Primary School is 759th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).