Holcombe Brook Primary School vs Old Hall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 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
Old Hall Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | Holcombe Brook Primary School Bury, North West | Old Hall Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1048 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #8388 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 173 |
| Free school meals | – | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 82.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.oldhallps.com |
The verdict
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 Old Hall Primary School?
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 Old Hall Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
How do Holcombe Brook Primary School and Old Hall Primary School rank in North West?
Holcombe Brook Primary School is unranked and Old Hall Primary School is 1048th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).