Abbey Hey Primary Academy vs Wright Robinson College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 794 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Hey Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
667 students
Wright Robinson College
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,781 students
| Measure | Abbey Hey Primary Academy Manchester, North West | Wright Robinson College Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #852 of 2,286 | #208 of 536 |
| National rank | #7062 of 15,697 | #1855 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 667 | 1,781 |
| Pupils on roll | 667 | 1,781 |
| Free school meals | 61.3% | 47.9% |
| Capacity filled | 132.9% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.abbeyheyprimary.org.uk/ | wrightrobinson.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Abbey Hey Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.2 vs 52.5).
- •Wright Robinson College is the larger school with 1,781 students compared with 667.
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 Hey Primary Academy better than Wright Robinson College?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Hey Primary Academy ranks higher (54.2 vs 52.5 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 Hey Primary Academy and Wright Robinson College?
About 794 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Hey Primary Academy: 667. Wright Robinson College: 1,781. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Hey Primary Academy and Wright Robinson College rank in North West?
Abbey Hey Primary Academy is 852nd of 2,286 and Wright Robinson College is 208th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).