Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School vs St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 58 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
| Measure | Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ashton-under-Lyne, North West | St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2147 of 2,286 | #2281 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15137 of 15,697 | #15667 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 187 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 57.8% | 73.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 19% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Ashton-under-Lyne | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hurstknollschool.org.uk | www.sthughsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.1 vs 3.4).
- •Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 19%).
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 Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School better than St Hugh's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (11.1 vs 3.4 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 Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School and St Hugh's Catholic Primary School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Ashton-under-Lyne and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School: 187. St Hugh's Catholic Primary School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School and St Hugh's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is 2147th of 2,286 and St Hugh's Catholic Primary School is 2281st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).