Abraham Moss Community School vs Parrs Wood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Moss Community School
Manchester · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
1,793 students
Parrs Wood High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,786 students
| Measure | Abraham Moss Community School Manchester, North West | Parrs Wood High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #334 of 536 | #204 of 536 |
| National rank | #2849 of 4,090 | #1825 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,793 | 1,786 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,793 | 1,786 |
| Free school meals | 56.4% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.7 | 48.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 47.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.1% | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.61 | 4.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.6 |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.abrahammoss.co.uk | pwhs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parrs Wood High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 32.1).
- •Abraham Moss Community School is the larger school with 1,793 students compared with 1,786.
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 Abraham Moss Community School better than Parrs Wood High School?
On the Success Index (England), Parrs Wood High School ranks higher (53.0 vs 32.1 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 Abraham Moss Community School and Parrs Wood High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abraham Moss Community School: 1,793. Parrs Wood High School: 1,786. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abraham Moss Community School and Parrs Wood High School rank in North West?
Abraham Moss Community School is 334th of 536 and Parrs Wood High School is 204th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).