Ashlea House School vs St Thomas More RC College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.0 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 Thomas More RC College
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
797 students
| Measure | Ashlea House School Manchester, North West | St Thomas More RC College Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #236 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #2067 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 13 | 797 |
| Pupils on roll | 13 | 797 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 5.1 | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 69.3% |
| EBacc average points | 0.40 | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.fullcirclecare.co.uk | www.stmcollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More RC College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 2.7).
- •St Thomas More RC College is the larger school with 797 students compared with 13.
- •Ashlea House School is a independent school while St Thomas More RC College is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ashlea House School is boys and St Thomas More RC College 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 Thomas More RC College?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More RC College ranks higher (48.0 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 Thomas More RC College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashlea House School: 13. St Thomas More RC College: 797. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashlea House School and St Thomas More RC College rank in North West?
Ashlea House School is unranked and St Thomas More RC College is 236th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).