Academy@Worden vs Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 39 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy@Worden
Leyland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
660 students
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
659 students
| Measure | Academy@Worden Leyland, North West | Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #272 of 536 | #113 of 536 |
| National rank | #2300 of 4,090 | #999 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 660 | 659 |
| Pupils on roll | 660 | 659 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 45.6% |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | 58.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.5% | 64.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.4% | 77.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | 5.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leyland | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.academyatworden.co.uk | www.edengirlsmanchester.com |
The verdict
- •Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 43.4).
- •Academy@Worden is the larger school with 660 students compared with 659.
- •Academy@Worden is co-educational and Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 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 Academy@Worden better than Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester?
On the Success Index (England), Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester ranks higher (70.5 vs 43.4 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 Academy@Worden and Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Leyland and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Academy@Worden: 660. Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester: 659. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Academy@Worden and Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester rank in North West?
Academy@Worden is 272nd of 536 and Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester is 113th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).