St Bede's College vs St Margaret's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 456 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bede's College
Whalley Range · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
681 students
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
601 students
| Measure | St Bede's College Whalley Range, North West | St Margaret's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #414 of 536 | #863 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3399 of 4,090 | #7138 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 681 | 601 |
| Pupils on roll | 681 | 601 |
| Free school meals | – | 52.9% |
| Capacity filled | 59.5% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.5 | – |
| town | Whalley Range | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sbcm.co.uk | www.stmargaretsmanchester.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 21.8).
- •St Bede's College is the larger school with 681 students compared with 601.
- •St Bede's College is a independent school while St Margaret's CofE 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 Bede's College better than St Margaret's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's CofE Primary School ranks higher (53.8 vs 21.8 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 Bede's College and St Margaret's CofE Primary School?
About 456 m in a straight line, between Whalley Range and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede's College: 681. St Margaret's CofE Primary School: 601. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's College and St Margaret's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
St Bede's College is 414th of 536 and St Margaret's CofE Primary School is 863rd of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).