Ashlea House School vs St Mary's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashlea House School
Manchester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
13 students
St Mary's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Ashlea House School Manchester, North West | St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1943 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #14172 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 13 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 13 | 228 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 5.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.40 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.fullcirclecare.co.uk | www.stmarysdenton.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.8 vs 2.7).
- •St Mary's RC Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 13.
- •Ashlea House School is a independent school while St Mary's RC Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ashlea House School is boys and St Mary's RC Primary School is co-educational.
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 Ashlea House School better than St Mary's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's RC Primary School ranks higher (18.8 vs 2.7 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 Ashlea House School and St Mary's RC Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashlea House School: 13. St Mary's RC Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashlea House School and St Mary's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Ashlea House School is unranked and St Mary's RC Primary School is 1943rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).