Ravensbury Community School vs St Brigid's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ravensbury Community School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
466 students
St Brigid's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | Ravensbury Community School Manchester, North West | St Brigid's RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2076 of 2,286 | #1847 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14735 of 15,697 | #13566 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 466 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 53.4% | 63% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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.ravensbury.manchester.sch.uk | www.st-brigids.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.8 vs 14.7).
- •St Brigid's RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 46%).
- •St Brigid's RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Ravensbury Community School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 219.
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 Ravensbury Community School better than St Brigid's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Brigid's RC Primary School ranks higher (22.8 vs 14.7 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 Ravensbury Community School and St Brigid's RC Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ravensbury Community School: 466. St Brigid's RC Primary School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ravensbury Community School and St Brigid's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Ravensbury Community School is 2076th of 2,286 and St Brigid's RC Primary School is 1847th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).