Abbey College Manchester vs Islamiyah School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 35 km 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
Islamiyah School
Blackburn · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
153 students
| Measure | Abbey College Manchester Off King Street, North West | Islamiyah School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #524 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #4029 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–23 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 155 | 153 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 153 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 58.7% | 56.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 5.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.8 | – |
| town | Off King Street | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.abbeymanchester.co.uk | islamiyahschoolblackburn.com |
The verdict
- •Abbey College Manchester is the larger school with 155 students compared with 153.
- •Abbey College Manchester is co-educational and Islamiyah School is girls.
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 Islamiyah School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Abbey College Manchester and Islamiyah School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Off King Street and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey College Manchester: 155. Islamiyah School: 153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey College Manchester and Islamiyah School rank in North West?
Abbey College Manchester is 524th of 536 and Islamiyah School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).