Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School vs St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 116 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School Manchester, North West | St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #619 of 2,286 | #708 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5239 of 15,697 | #5890 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 237 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 237 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 33.5% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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.proppshall.oldham.sch.uk | www.st-marys.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 59.8).
- •St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 450 students compared with 237.
- •Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School better than St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (63.0 vs 59.8 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 Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 116 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School: 237. St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School is 619th of 2,286 and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 708th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).