Abbotsford Preparatory School vs Urmston Grammar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 770 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
Urmston Grammar Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,137 students
| Measure | Abbotsford Preparatory School Manchester, North West | Urmston Grammar Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #12 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #96 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 155 | 1,137 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 1,137 |
| Free school meals | – | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 71.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 94.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.3 |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.abbotsfordprepschool.co.uk | www.urmstongrammar.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Urmston Grammar Academy is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 155.
- •Abbotsford Preparatory School is a independent school while Urmston Grammar Academy is a academy 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 Abbotsford Preparatory School better than Urmston Grammar Academy?
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 Urmston Grammar Academy?
About 770 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbotsford Preparatory School: 155. Urmston Grammar Academy: 1,137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbotsford Preparatory School and Urmston Grammar Academy rank in North West?
Abbotsford Preparatory School is unranked and Urmston Grammar Academy is 12th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).