St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Manchester, North West M24 1GD · Rochdale
#450 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#3849 of 15,697 nationally
About St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington is a local authority primary located in Manchester, in the Rochdale local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 205 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 70.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 450th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (90th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 205; capacity filled 97.6%.
There are 370 schools in Manchester; St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington ranks 41st 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%)65%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)19%
- 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%)7.8%
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 St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 205
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 7.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 65%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 19%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
311 students · 243 m away
Alkrington Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
512 students · 586 m away
Crosslee Community Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
373 students · 611 m away
St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students · 766 m away
Co-op Academy North Manchester
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,259 students · 991 m away
Charlestown Community Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
430 students · 1.1 km away
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students · 1.2 km away
E-ACT Blackley Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
441 students · 1.3 km away
Our Lady's RC High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students · 1.5 km away
Dixons Middleton Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,319 students · 1.8 km away
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St Catharine's CofE Primary School
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Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
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Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington a good school?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington has a Success Index (England) of 70.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #450 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 St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington rank in North West?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington ranks #450 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #3849 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington had 205 students in 2025.
Is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington a primary school or a secondary school?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.