Abbotsford Preparatory School vs Flixton Girls School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 146 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbotsford Preparatory School
Manchester · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
155 students
Flixton Girls School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
981 students
| Measure | Abbotsford Preparatory School Manchester, North West | Flixton Girls School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #146 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #1256 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 155 | 981 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 981 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.abbotsfordprepschool.co.uk | www.flixtongirls.com/ |
The verdict
- •Flixton Girls School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 155.
- •Abbotsford Preparatory School is a independent school while Flixton Girls School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Abbotsford Preparatory School is co-educational and Flixton Girls 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 Abbotsford Preparatory School better than Flixton Girls 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 Abbotsford Preparatory School and Flixton Girls School?
About 146 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbotsford Preparatory School: 155. Flixton Girls School: 981. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbotsford Preparatory School and Flixton Girls School rank in North West?
Abbotsford Preparatory School is unranked and Flixton Girls School is 146th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).