St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs Sunny Bank Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 532 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
339 students
Sunny Bank Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
215 students
| Measure | St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West | Sunny Bank Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #570 of 2,286 | #157 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4850 of 15,697 | #1228 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 339 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 339 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 31% |
| 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 | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stbernadetteswhitefield.stoccat.org.uk | www.sunnybankprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Sunny Bank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.5 vs 65.0).
- •Sunny Bank Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 74%).
- •Sunny Bank Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 2%).
- •St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 339 students compared with 215.
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 Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than Sunny Bank Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sunny Bank Primary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 65.0 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 Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Sunny Bank Primary School?
About 532 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 339. Sunny Bank Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Sunny Bank Primary School rank in North West?
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 570th of 2,286 and Sunny Bank Primary School is 157th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).