Armitage CofE Primary School vs Co-op Academy Medlock
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armitage CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
490 students
Co-op Academy Medlock
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
357 students
| Measure | Armitage CofE Primary School Manchester, North West | Co-op Academy Medlock Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1527 of 2,286 | #2023 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11711 of 15,697 | #14486 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 490 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 490 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 48% | 57.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.armitage.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.medlock.coopacademies.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Armitage CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.6 vs 16.6).
- •Armitage CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 54%).
- •Armitage CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Armitage CofE Primary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 357.
- •Armitage CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Co-op Academy Medlock is a academy 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 Armitage CofE Primary School better than Co-op Academy Medlock?
On the Success Index (England), Armitage CofE Primary School ranks higher (32.6 vs 16.6 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 Armitage CofE Primary School and Co-op Academy Medlock?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Armitage CofE Primary School: 490. Co-op Academy Medlock: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Armitage CofE Primary School and Co-op Academy Medlock rank in North West?
Armitage CofE Primary School is 1527th of 2,286 and Co-op Academy Medlock is 2023rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).