St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 766 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1789 of 2,286 | #450 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13245 of 15,697 | #3849 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-johnbosco.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.stmichaelscemidd.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 24.7).
- •St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 207 students compared with 205.
- •St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington 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 John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington ranks higher (70.4 vs 24.7 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 John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington?
About 766 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 207. St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington rank in North West?
St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1789th of 2,286 and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington is 450th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).