Atherton High School vs St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 775 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton High School
Atherton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
561 students
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Greater Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Atherton High School Atherton, North West | St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge Greater Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #420 of 536 | #760 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3436 of 4,090 | #6376 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 561 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 561 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 47.4% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.48 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Atherton | Greater Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.athertonhigh.com/ | www.howebridgestmichaels.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.5 vs 21.3).
- •Atherton High School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 207.
- •Atherton High School is a academy school while St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge 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 Atherton High School better than St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge ranks higher (57.5 vs 21.3 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 Atherton High School and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge?
About 775 m in a straight line, between Atherton and Greater Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Atherton High School: 561. St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Atherton High School and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge rank in North West?
Atherton High School is 420th of 536 and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge is 760th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).