Best 3 Primary schools in North West – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden (Primary) in Rossendale; Boughton Heath Academy (Primary) in Chester; Gatley Primary School (Primary) in Stockport — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden, Boughton Heath Academy and Gatley Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school and academy converter type located around Rossendale, Lancashire, Chester, Cheshire and Stockport, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,000, typical FSM 10–15%, range 0–5%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST and EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST.

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Attribute	St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden BB4 5NP	Boughton Heath Academy CH3 5RW	Gatley Primary School SK8 4NB
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Rossendale Lancashire BB4 5NP	Chester Cheshire CH3 5RW	Stockport Cheshire SK8 4NB
Latest Ofsted	1 26 Sep 2024	1 25 Sep 2024	1 24 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	140	226	650
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lancashire (888)	CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST	EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
Website	www.st-marys-haslingden.lancs.sch.uk	www.boughtonheath.cheshire.sch.uk	www.gatleyprimary.com
Telephone	01706214747	01244732000	01614286180
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden

BB4 5NP

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Rossendale
Lancashire
BB4 5NP
Ofsted: 1 26 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.st-marys-haslingden.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01706214747

Boughton Heath Academy

CH3 5RW

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Chester
Cheshire
CH3 5RW
Ofsted: 1 25 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.boughtonheath.cheshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01244732000

Gatley Primary School

SK8 4NB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Stockport
Cheshire
SK8 4NB
Ofsted: 1 24 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.gatleyprimary.com
Telephone: 01614286180

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.