Afifah School vs Cransley School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 25 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Afifah School
Manchester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
255 students
Cransley School
Northwich · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
254 students
| Measure | Afifah School Manchester, North West | Cransley School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #97 of 536 | #52 of 536 |
| National rank | #857 of 4,090 | #541 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 255 | 254 |
| Pupils on roll | 255 | 254 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.2 | 52.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 68% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72% | 84% |
| EBacc average points | 4.71 | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.afifahschool.com | cransleyschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Cransley School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.0 vs 73.4).
- •Afifah School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 254.
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 Afifah School better than Cransley School?
On the Success Index (England), Cransley School ranks higher (82.0 vs 73.4 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 Afifah School and Cransley School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Afifah School: 255. Cransley School: 254. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Afifah School and Cransley School rank in North West?
Afifah School is 97th of 536 and Cransley School is 52nd of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).