St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs Unsworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 729 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
Unsworth Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
| Measure | St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West | Unsworth Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #570 of 2,286 | #470 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4850 of 15,697 | #3977 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 339 | 232 |
| Pupils on roll | 339 | 232 |
| Free school meals | 4.2% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| 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.unsworth-primary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Unsworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.7 vs 65.0).
- •Unsworth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 74%).
- •Unsworth Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 339 students compared with 232.
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 Unsworth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Unsworth Primary School ranks higher (69.7 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 Unsworth Primary School?
About 729 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. Unsworth Primary School: 232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Unsworth Primary School rank in North West?
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 570th of 2,286 and Unsworth Primary School is 470th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).