Armfield Academy vs Didsbury High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 66 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armfield Academy
Blackpool · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
1,221 students
Didsbury High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,220 students
| Measure | Armfield Academy Blackpool, North West | Didsbury High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #491 of 536 | #115 of 536 |
| National rank | #3853 of 4,090 | #1002 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,221 | 1,220 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,221 | 1,220 |
| Free school meals | 39.9% | 41.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.1% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.6 | 57.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19.7% | 60.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.7% | 79.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.29 | 5.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.5 |
| town | Blackpool | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.armfieldacademy.co.uk | www.didsburyhighschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Didsbury High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 13.6).
- •Armfield Academy is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 1,220.
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 Armfield Academy better than Didsbury High School?
On the Success Index (England), Didsbury High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 13.6 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 Armfield Academy and Didsbury High School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Blackpool and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Armfield Academy: 1,221. Didsbury High School: 1,220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Armfield Academy and Didsbury High School rank in North West?
Armfield Academy is 491st of 536 and Didsbury High School is 115th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).