Afifah School vs Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 902 m 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
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
| Measure | Afifah School Manchester, North West | Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #97 of 536 | #2007 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #857 of 4,090 | #14400 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 255 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 255 | 185 |
| Free school meals | – | 41.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.71 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.afifahschool.com | www.ourladys-pri.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Afifah School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.4 vs 17.2).
- •Afifah School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 185.
- •Afifah School is a independent school while Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester is a local authority 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 Afifah School better than Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester?
On the Success Index (England), Afifah School ranks higher (73.4 vs 17.2 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 Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester?
About 902 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Afifah School: 255. Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Afifah School and Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester rank in North West?
Afifah School is 97th of 536 and Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester is 2007th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).