St Augustine's CofE Primary School vs St Mary's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 655 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
St Mary's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | St Augustine's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West | St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1474 of 2,286 | #740 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11354 of 15,697 | #6122 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 217 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 53% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 10% |
| 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 | staugustines.salford.sch.uk/ | www.stmarys-swinton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 34.4).
- •St Mary's RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 63%).
- •St Mary's RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •St Mary's RC Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 217.
- •St Augustine's CofE Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's RC Primary School is a local authority 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 Augustine's CofE Primary School better than St Mary's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's RC Primary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 34.4 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 Augustine's CofE Primary School and St Mary's RC Primary School?
About 655 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Augustine's CofE Primary School: 217. St Mary's RC Primary School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Augustine's CofE Primary School and St Mary's RC Primary School rank in North West?
St Augustine's CofE Primary School is 1474th of 2,286 and St Mary's RC Primary School is 740th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).