St John with St Mark CofE Primary School vs St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
357 students
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
| Measure | St John with St Mark CofE Primary School Bury, North West | St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1967 of 2,286 | #1457 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14276 of 15,697 | #11249 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 357 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 27.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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 | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjohnwithstmark.org.uk/ | www.sjsb.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.0 vs 18.1).
- •St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 43%).
- •St John with St Mark CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •St John with St Mark CofE Primary School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 342.
- •St John with St Mark CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 with St Mark CofE Primary School better than St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (35.0 vs 18.1 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 with St Mark CofE Primary School and St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School: 357. St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John with St Mark CofE Primary School and St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School is 1967th of 2,286 and St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1457th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).