Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
233 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw
Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
99 students
| Measure | Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Bury, North West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #409 of 2,286 | #418 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3467 of 15,697 | #3522 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 233 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77.7% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 27% |
| 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 | Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hollymount.org.uk/ | www.stmaryshawkshaw.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (72.3 vs 72.1).
- •Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 64%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 7%).
- •Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is the larger school with 233 students compared with 99.
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 Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw?
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 Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bury and Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury: 233. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw rank in North West?
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury is 409th of 2,286 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw is 418th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).