Abbey College Manchester vs The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Abbey College Manchester Off King Street, North West | The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #524 of 536 | #2186 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4029 of 4,090 | #15317 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–23 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 155 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 213 |
| Free school meals | – | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 58.7% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.abbeymanchester.co.uk | www.cathedralschoolstpeterandjohn.com |
The verdict
- •The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (9.3 vs 6.2).
- •The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary is the larger school with 213 students compared with 155.
- •Abbey College Manchester is a independent school while The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary?
On the Success Index (England), The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary ranks higher (9.3 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 The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Off King Street and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey College Manchester: 155. The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey College Manchester and The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary rank in North West?
Abbey College Manchester is 524th of 536 and The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary is 2186th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).