St Begh's Catholic Junior School vs St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 141 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
240 students
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
| Measure | St Begh's Catholic Junior School Whitehaven, North West | St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1935 of 2,286 | #897 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14143 of 15,697 | #7416 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 240 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 3% |
| 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 | Whitehaven | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stbeghs.co.uk | www.stmarysprestwich.bury.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.7 vs 19.0).
- •St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 47%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
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 Begh's Catholic Junior School better than St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich ranks higher (52.7 vs 19.0 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 Begh's Catholic Junior School and St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Whitehaven and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Begh's Catholic Junior School: 240. St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Begh's Catholic Junior School and St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich rank in North West?
St Begh's Catholic Junior School is 1935th of 2,286 and St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich is 897th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).