St John's CofE Primary School vs St Luke's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 256 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
360 students
St Luke's RC Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
421 students
| Measure | St John's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West | St Luke's RC Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1110 of 2,286 | #1377 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8797 of 15,697 | #10762 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 360 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 5% |
| 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 | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjohnsce.co.uk | www.stlukesrc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.4 vs 37.3).
- •St John's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 51%).
- •St Luke's RC Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 360.
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's CofE Primary School better than St Luke's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary School ranks higher (46.4 vs 37.3 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's CofE Primary School and St Luke's RC Primary School?
About 256 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's CofE Primary School: 360. St Luke's RC Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's CofE Primary School and St Luke's RC Primary School rank in North West?
St John's CofE Primary School is 1110th of 2,286 and St Luke's RC Primary School is 1377th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).