Holcombe Brook Primary School vs Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
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.
Holcombe Brook Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
233 students
| Measure | Holcombe Brook Primary School Bury, North West | Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #409 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #3467 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 233 |
| Free school meals | – | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | – | 77.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.holcombebrookprimary.org.uk/ | www.hollymount.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holcombe Brook Primary School is a academy school while Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury 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 Holcombe Brook Primary School better than Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holcombe Brook Primary School and Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
How do Holcombe Brook Primary School and Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury rank in North West?
Holcombe Brook Primary School is unranked and Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is 409th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).