Northenden Community School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Manchester, North West M22 4FL · Manchester
#887 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#7351 of 15,697 nationally
About Northenden Community School
Northenden Community School is a academy primary school located in Manchester, in the Manchester local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 232 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 53.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 887th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (53th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 232; capacity filled 110.5%.
There are 370 schools in Manchester; Northenden Community School ranks 110th of 351 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- 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%)19.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Northenden Community School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 232
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 19.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 110.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Northenden Community School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
340 students · 612 m away
St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students · 1.1 km away
Rack House Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
460 students · 1.4 km away
St Ambrose RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
162 students · 1.4 km away
Manchester Muslim Preparatory School
Manchester · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
175 students · 1.6 km away
Moor Allerton Preparatory School
Manchester · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
206 students · 1.6 km away
Benchill Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
479 students · 1.8 km away
Button Lane Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
385 students · 2.0 km away
Didsbury CofE Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students · 2.0 km away
Barlow Hall Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
231 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
Unsworth Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stalybridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
Mellor Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northenden Community School a good school?
Northenden Community School has a Success Index (England) of 53.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #887 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Northenden Community School rank in North West?
Northenden Community School ranks #887 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #7351 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northenden Community School?
Northenden Community School had 232 students in 2025.
Is Northenden Community School a primary school or a secondary school?
Northenden Community School is classified as a primary school covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Northenden Community School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Northenden Community School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.