St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy vs St Luke's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,027 students
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
465 students
| Measure | St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury, North West | St Luke's CofE Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #215 of 536 | #1393 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1894 of 4,090 | #10864 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,027 | 465 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,027 | 465 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 110.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stgabrielshigh.stoccat.org.uk | www.stlukesbury.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 36.8).
- •St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 465.
- •St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while St Luke'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 Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy better than St Luke's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (51.8 vs 36.8 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 Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy and St Luke's CofE Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy: 1,027. St Luke's CofE Primary School: 465. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy and St Luke's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is 215th of 536 and St Luke's CofE Primary School is 1393rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).