Manchester academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 89 schools in Manchester, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
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- 191Brookburn Community SchoolManchester · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 427 students
- 284Didsbury CofE Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
- 382The King David High SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary55.4 Attainment 8 · 708 students
- 479Beaver Road Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 1,084 students
- 577West Didsbury CE Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 402 students
- 673Chorlton High SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary54.0 Attainment 8 · 1,532 students
- 771Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, ManchesterManchester · Academy Secondary58.2 Attainment 8 · 659 students
- 870Didsbury High SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary57.1 Attainment 8 · 1,220 students
- 967Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 428 students
- 1066Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, ManchesterManchester · Academy Secondary53.1 Attainment 8 · 664 students
- 1163Oasis Academy Harpur MountManchester · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 443 students
- 1263William Hulme's Grammar SchoolManchester · Academy All-through51.9 Attainment 8 · 1,542 students
- 1362Park View Community Primary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 343 students
- 1461Trinity CofE High SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary50.0 Attainment 8 · 1,503 students
- 1561Ladybarn Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 462 students
- 1660St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 404 students
- 1759Levenshulme High SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary52.5 Attainment 8 · 1,057 students
- 1859Green End Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 492 students
- 1956Barlow Hall Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 231 students
- 2055St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 194 students
- 2154Cringle Brook Primary SchoolLevenshulme · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 2254Seymour Road AcademyManchester · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 448 students
- 2354Abbey Hey Primary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 667 students
- 2454St Barnabas CofE Primary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 220 students
- 2553Northenden Community SchoolManchester · Academy Primary– · 232 students
- 2653Parrs Wood High SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary48.1 Attainment 8 · 1,786 students
- 2753Wright Robinson CollegeManchester · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 1,781 students
- 2852Oasis Academy AspinalManchester · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 224 students
- 2951Co-op Academy New IslingtonManchester · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 376 students
- 3051Whalley Range 11-18 High SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary52.1 Attainment 8 · 1,712 students
- 3150King David Primary SchoolCrumpsall · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 381 students
- 3250CHS SouthManchester · Academy Secondary48.3 Attainment 8 · 1,177 students
- 3349Rolls Crescent Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 325 students
- 3449St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 3546Burnage Academy for BoysManchester · Academy Secondary46.6 Attainment 8 · 1,021 students
- 3644Crown Street Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary– · 80 students
- 3744Webster Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 363 students
- 3843Manchester Communication Primary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 414 students
- 3943Manchester Enterprise Academy CentralManchester · Academy Secondary46.1 Attainment 8 · 1,049 students
- 4042Cravenwood Primary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 385 students
- 4141Old Hall Drive AcademyManchester · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 458 students
- 4241Chorlton Park PrimaryManchester · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 683 students
- 4339Dean Trust ArdwickManchester · Academy Secondary46.6 Attainment 8 · 1,329 students
- 4437Manchester AcademyManchester · Academy Secondary45.4 Attainment 8 · 1,025 students
- 4537Crossacres Primary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 704 students
- 4637Briscoe Lane AcademyManchester · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 592 students
- 4737E-ACT Blackley AcademyManchester · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 441 students
- 4836Old Moat Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 387 students
- 4936Co-op Academy ManchesterManchester · Academy Secondary44.9 Attainment 8 · 1,554 students
- 5035Co-op Academy BroadhurstManchester · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 5134St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary– · 334 students
- 5234Manchester Communication AcademyManchester · Academy Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 1,240 students
- 5333Cavendish Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary– · 576 students
- 5432Abraham Moss Community SchoolManchester · Academy All-through39.7 Attainment 8 · 1,793 students
- 5531Cheetham CofE Community AcademyManchester · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 597 students
- 5631Co-op Academy North ManchesterManchester · Academy Secondary42.4 Attainment 8 · 1,259 students
- 5730Rushbrook Primary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 513 students
- 5829The Willows Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 407 students
- 5928Haveley Hey Community SchoolManchester · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 413 students
- 6027Stanley Grove Primary AcademyLongsight · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 673 students
- 6127Wilbraham Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 579 students
- 6225Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 370 students
- 6325St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary– · 207 students
- 6424St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 227 students
- 6523The East Manchester AcademyManchester · Academy Secondary41.9 Attainment 8 · 1,035 students
- 6621Longsight Community PrimaryManchester · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 6720Oasis Academy TempleManchester · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 628 students
- 6820St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School NorthendenManchester · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 340 students
- 6919St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 665 students
- 7019St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary– · 207 students
- 7118Gorton Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 446 students
- 7217Cedar Mount AcademyGorton · Academy Secondary37.2 Attainment 8 · 724 students
- 7317Manchester Enterprise AcademyWythenshawe · Academy Secondary37.5 Attainment 8 · 1,145 students
- 7417Co-op Academy MedlockManchester · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 357 students
- 7517Crosslee Community Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 373 students
- 7617St Matthew's RC High SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary37.8 Attainment 8 · 1,327 students
- 7716St James' CofE Primary School GortonManchester · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 466 students
- 7816Lily Lane Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 598 students
- 7915Unity Community PrimaryManchester · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 363 students
- 8014Dixons Brooklands AcademyManchester · Academy Secondary36.1 Attainment 8 · 913 students
- 8113St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary– · 288 students
- 8213Saint Paul's Catholic High SchoolManchester · Academy Secondary33.3 Attainment 8 · 933 students
- 8311Newall Green Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 577 students
- 849The Olive School, ManchesterManchester · Academy Primary– · 119 students
- 858St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary– · 184 students
- 866Dixons Newall Green AcademyManchester · Academy Secondary56.6% Free school meals · 364 students
- 875Peel Hall Primary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 163 students
- 883St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary– · 210 students
- 893Co-op Academy Belle VueManchester · Academy Secondary61.2% Free school meals · 946 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookburn Community School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 91.2 Top 5% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 427 |
| 2 | Didsbury CofE Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 83.5 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 222 |
| 3 | The King David High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 81.7 Top 25% | 55.4 Attainment 8 | 708 |
| 4 | Beaver Road Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 78.9 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 1,084 |
| 5 | West Didsbury CE Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 76.5 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 402 |
| 6 | Chorlton High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 72.7 Top 25% | 54.0 Attainment 8 | 1,532 |
| 7 | Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 70.5 Top 25% | 58.2 Attainment 8 | 659 |
| 8 | Didsbury High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 70.4 Top 25% | 57.1 Attainment 8 | 1,220 |
| 9 | Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 67.1 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 428 |
| 10 | Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 65.7 Top 50% | 53.1 Attainment 8 | 664 |
| 11 | Oasis Academy Harpur Mount Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.4 Top 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 443 |
| 12 | William Hulme's Grammar School Manchester · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Academy | 63.1 Top 50% | 51.9 Attainment 8 | 1,542 |
| 13 | Park View Community Primary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.8 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 343 |
| 14 | Trinity CofE High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 61.1 Top 50% | 50.0 Attainment 8 | 1,503 |
| 15 | Ladybarn Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 60.7 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 462 |
| 16 | St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.5 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 404 |
| 17 | Levenshulme High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 59.2 Top 50% | 52.5 Attainment 8 | 1,057 |
| 18 | Green End Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.1 Top 50% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 492 |
| 19 | Barlow Hall Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 56.1 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 231 |
| 20 | St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.6 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 194 |
| 21 | Cringle Brook Primary School Levenshulme · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 54.3 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 22 | Seymour Road Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.3 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 448 |
| 23 | Abbey Hey Primary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.2 Top 50% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 667 |
| 24 | St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.0 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 220 |
| 25 | Northenden Community School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.0 Top 50% | – | 232 |
| 26 | Parrs Wood High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 53.0 Top 50% | 48.1 Attainment 8 | 1,786 |
| 27 | Wright Robinson College Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 52.5 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 1,781 |
| 28 | Oasis Academy Aspinal Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 51.5 Top 50% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 29 | Co-op Academy New Islington Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 51.2 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 376 |
| 30 | Whalley Range 11-18 High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 51.1 Top 50% | 52.1 Attainment 8 | 1,712 |
| 31 | King David Primary School Crumpsall · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.4 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 381 |
| 32 | CHS South Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 49.5 Top 50% | 48.3 Attainment 8 | 1,177 |
| 33 | Rolls Crescent Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.2 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 325 |
| 34 | St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.8 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 35 | Burnage Academy for Boys Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 45.6 Lower 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 1,021 |
| 36 | Crown Street Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.9 Lower 50% | – | 80 |
| 37 | Webster Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.9 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 363 |
| 38 | Manchester Communication Primary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.4 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 414 |
| 39 | Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 43.2 Lower 50% | 46.1 Attainment 8 | 1,049 |
| 40 | Cravenwood Primary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.6 Lower 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 385 |
| 41 | Old Hall Drive Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.3 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 458 |
| 42 | Chorlton Park Primary Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.6 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 683 |
| 43 | Dean Trust Ardwick Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 39.0 Lower 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 1,329 |
| 44 | Manchester Academy Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.3 Lower 50% | 45.4 Attainment 8 | 1,025 |
| 45 | Crossacres Primary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.0 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 704 |
| 46 | Briscoe Lane Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.9 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 592 |
| 47 | E-ACT Blackley Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.5 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
| 48 | Old Moat Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.4 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 387 |
| 49 | Co-op Academy Manchester Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 36.3 Lower 50% | 44.9 Attainment 8 | 1,554 |
| 50 | Co-op Academy Broadhurst Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 35.2 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 51 | St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.7 Lower 50% | – | 334 |
| 52 | Manchester Communication Academy Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 33.5 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,240 |
| 53 | Cavendish Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 32.9 Lower 50% | – | 576 |
| 54 | Abraham Moss Community School Manchester · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Academy | 32.1 Lower 50% | 39.7 Attainment 8 | 1,793 |
| 55 | Cheetham CofE Community Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.3 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 597 |
| 56 | Co-op Academy North Manchester Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 31.1 Lower 50% | 42.4 Attainment 8 | 1,259 |
| 57 | Rushbrook Primary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 30.4 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 513 |
| 58 | The Willows Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.5 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 407 |
| 59 | Haveley Hey Community School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.1 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 60 | Stanley Grove Primary Academy Longsight · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 26.8 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 673 |
| 61 | Wilbraham Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 26.6 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 579 |
| 62 | Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 25.2 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 370 |
| 63 | St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.7 Lower 50% | – | 207 |
| 64 | St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.0 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 227 |
| 65 | The East Manchester Academy Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 23.2 Lower 50% | 41.9 Attainment 8 | 1,035 |
| 66 | Longsight Community Primary Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.5 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 67 | Oasis Academy Temple Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.9 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 628 |
| 68 | St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.7 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 340 |
| 69 | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.4 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 665 |
| 70 | St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 18.9 Lower 50% | – | 207 |
| 71 | Gorton Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 17.9 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 446 |
| 72 | Cedar Mount Academy Gorton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 17.0 Lower 50% | 37.2 Attainment 8 | 724 |
| 73 | Manchester Enterprise Academy Wythenshawe · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 16.7 Lower 50% | 37.5 Attainment 8 | 1,145 |
| 74 | Co-op Academy Medlock Manchester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 16.6 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 357 |
| 75 | Crosslee Community Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.6 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 373 |
| 76 | St Matthew's RC High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 16.6 Lower 50% | 37.8 Attainment 8 | 1,327 |
| 77 | St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.4 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 466 |
| 78 | Lily Lane Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.0 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 598 |
| 79 | Unity Community Primary Manchester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 15.4 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 363 |
| 80 | Dixons Brooklands Academy Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 14.1 Lower 50% | 36.1 Attainment 8 | 913 |
| 81 | St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 13.1 Lower 50% | – | 288 |
| 82 | Saint Paul's Catholic High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 13.0 Lower 50% | 33.3 Attainment 8 | 933 |
| 83 | Newall Green Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 10.7 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 577 |
| 84 | The Olive School, Manchester Manchester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 9.4 Lower 50% | – | 119 |
| 85 | St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 8.2 Lower 50% | – | 184 |
| 86 | Dixons Newall Green Academy Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 5.6 Lower 50% | 56.6% Free school meals | 364 |
| 87 | Peel Hall Primary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 4.7 Lower 50% | 31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 163 |
| 88 | St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 3.1 Lower 50% | – | 210 |
| 89 | Co-op Academy Belle Vue Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 3.0 Lower 50% | 61.2% Free school meals | 946 |
Brookburn Community School in Manchester leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Manchester with a Success Index (England) of 91.2. Of the 89 schools shown, 89 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider North West academies & free schools league table, every school on the Manchester page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Manchester?
Brookburn Community School in Manchester, North West ranks first among academies & free schools in Manchester with a Success Index (England) of 91.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 427).
How are academies & free schools in Manchester ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.