Abbey College Manchester vs Chetham's School of Music
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 521 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey College Manchester
Off King Street · Independent secondary · Ages 14–23
155 students
Chetham's School of Music
Manchester · Independent all-through · Ages 8–19
331 students
| Measure | Abbey College Manchester Off King Street, North West | Chetham's School of Music Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #524 of 536 | #317 of 536 |
| National rank | #4029 of 4,090 | #2659 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 14–23 | Ages 8–19 |
| Students | 155 | 331 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 331 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 58.7% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 5.4 | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.41 | 4.14 |
| A level points per entry | 28.8 | 38.1 |
| town | Off King Street | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.abbeymanchester.co.uk | www.chethamsschoolofmusic.com |
The verdict
- •Chetham's School of Music scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 6.2).
- •Chetham's School of Music is the larger school with 331 students compared with 155.
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 Abbey College Manchester better than Chetham's School of Music?
On the Success Index (England), Chetham's School of Music ranks higher (35.8 vs 6.2 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 Abbey College Manchester and Chetham's School of Music?
About 521 m in a straight line, between Off King Street and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey College Manchester: 155. Chetham's School of Music: 331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey College Manchester and Chetham's School of Music rank in North West?
Abbey College Manchester is 524th of 536 and Chetham's School of Music is 317th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).