St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School vs Tyldesley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km 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
Tyldesley Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
| Measure | St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School Manchester, North West | Tyldesley Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #761 of 2,286 | #177 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6423 of 15,697 | #1365 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 212 | 441 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 441 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 12% |
| 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.tyldesley.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Tyldesley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 57.2).
- •Tyldesley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 73%).
- •Tyldesley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Tyldesley Primary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 212.
- •St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Tyldesley Primary School 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 St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School better than Tyldesley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Tyldesley Primary School ranks higher (85.5 vs 57.2 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 St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School and Tyldesley Primary School?
About 1.2 km 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. Tyldesley Primary School: 441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School and Tyldesley Primary School rank in North West?
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School is 761st of 2,286 and Tyldesley Primary School is 177th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).