St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy vs St Brigid's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 764 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
St Brigid's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Manchester, North West | St Brigid's RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #859 of 2,286 | #1847 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7107 of 15,697 | #13566 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 220 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 65% | 63% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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.stbarnabas.manchester.sch.uk | www.st-brigids.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 22.8).
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 48%).
- •St Brigid's RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 220 students compared with 219.
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is a academy school while St Brigid'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 Barnabas CofE Primary Academy better than St Brigid's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (54.0 vs 22.8 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 Barnabas CofE Primary Academy and St Brigid's RC Primary School?
About 764 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy: 220. St Brigid's RC Primary School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy and St Brigid's RC Primary School rank in North West?
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is 859th 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).