Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester vs St Bede's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 866 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
St Bede's College
Whalley Range · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
681 students
| Measure | Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester Manchester, North West | St Bede's College Whalley Range, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2007 of 2,286 | #414 of 536 |
| National rank | #14400 of 15,697 | #3399 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 185 | 681 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 681 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 59.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.5 |
| town | Manchester | Whalley Range |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ourladys-pri.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.sbcm.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.8 vs 17.2).
- •St Bede's College is the larger school with 681 students compared with 185.
- •Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester is a local authority school while St Bede's College is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester better than St Bede's College?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's College ranks higher (21.8 vs 17.2 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 Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester and St Bede's College?
About 866 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Whalley Range in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester: 185. St Bede's College: 681. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester and St Bede's College rank in North West?
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester is 2007th of 2,286 and St Bede's College is 414th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).