Holcombe Brook Primary School vs Woodhey High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 792 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holcombe Brook Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
Woodhey High School
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,111 students
| Measure | Holcombe Brook Primary School Bury, North West | Woodhey High School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #134 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #1177 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | – | 1,111 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 1,111 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | – | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holcombebrookprimary.org.uk/ | www.woodhey.bury.sch.uk |
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 Woodhey High 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 Woodhey High School?
About 792 m in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
How do Holcombe Brook Primary School and Woodhey High School rank in North West?
Holcombe Brook Primary School is unranked and Woodhey High School is 134th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).