Meadowbank Primary School vs St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 125 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowbank Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
| Measure | Meadowbank Primary School Manchester, North West | St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #885 of 2,286 | #1303 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7349 of 15,697 | #10243 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 220 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 52.4% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.3% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 13% |
| 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.meadowbankprimaryschool.co.uk | www.saintrichards.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Meadowbank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 39.6).
- •Meadowbank Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 54%).
- •St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •Meadowbank Primary School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 184.
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 Meadowbank Primary School better than St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton?
On the Success Index (England), Meadowbank Primary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 39.6 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 Meadowbank Primary School and St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton?
About 125 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meadowbank Primary School: 220. St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadowbank Primary School and St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton rank in North West?
Meadowbank Primary School is 885th of 2,286 and St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton is 1303rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).