Audenshaw School vs Denton Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 914 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Audenshaw School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,077 students
Denton Community Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,107 students
| Measure | Audenshaw School Manchester, North West | Denton Community Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #210 of 536 | #385 of 536 |
| National rank | #1866 of 4,090 | #3129 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,077 | 1,107 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,077 | 1,107 |
| Free school meals | 32.3% | 38.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 72.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.audenshawschool.org.uk | dca.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Audenshaw School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 26.4).
- •Denton Community Academy is the larger school with 1,107 students compared with 1,077.
- •Audenshaw School is boys and Denton Community Academy 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 Audenshaw School better than Denton Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Audenshaw School ranks higher (52.2 vs 26.4 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 Audenshaw School and Denton Community Academy?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Audenshaw School: 1,077. Denton Community Academy: 1,107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Audenshaw School and Denton Community Academy rank in North West?
Audenshaw School is 210th of 536 and Denton Community Academy is 385th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).