St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School vs St Stephen's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 505 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
| Measure | St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School Manchester, North West | St Stephen's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #761 of 2,286 | #965 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6423 of 15,697 | #7832 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 212 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.saintambrosebarlow.co.uk/ | www.astleysaintstephen.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.2 vs 50.7).
- •St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 63%).
- •St Stephen's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Stephen's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 212.
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 St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School better than St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 50.7 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 St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School and St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
About 505 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School: 212. St Stephen's CofE Primary School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School and St Stephen's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School is 761st of 2,286 and St Stephen's CofE Primary School is 965th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).