Afifah School vs St Alphonsus RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 177 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
St Alphonsus RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
| Measure | Afifah School Manchester, North West | St Alphonsus RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #97 of 536 | #774 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #857 of 4,090 | #6517 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 255 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 255 | 167 |
| Free school meals | – | 46.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.stalphonsus-trafford.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Afifah School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.4 vs 56.8).
- •Afifah School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 167.
- •Afifah School is a independent school while St Alphonsus RC Primary School 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 St Alphonsus RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Afifah School ranks higher (73.4 vs 56.8 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 St Alphonsus RC Primary School?
About 177 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Afifah School: 255. St Alphonsus RC Primary School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Afifah School and St Alphonsus RC Primary School rank in North West?
Afifah School is 97th of 536 and St Alphonsus RC Primary School is 774th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).