St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom vs St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 200 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom
Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
| Measure | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom Bury, North West | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1233 of 2,286 | #893 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9619 of 15,697 | #7396 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 178 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 6% |
| 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 | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.standrewsramsbottom.co.uk | www.stjosephsbury.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.8 vs 42.5).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 50%).
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 193 students compared with 178.
- •St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom is a local authority school while St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, 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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom better than St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (52.8 vs 42.5 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 Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy?
About 200 m in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom: 178. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom is 1233rd of 2,286 and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy is 893rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).