Audenshaw School vs St Peter's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km 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
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Audenshaw School Manchester, North West | St Peter's CofE Primary School Ashton-under-Lyne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #210 of 536 | #1400 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1866 of 4,090 | #10890 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,077 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,077 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 32.3% | 51.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.audenshawschool.org.uk | www.stpetersashton.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Audenshaw School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 36.7).
- •Audenshaw School is the larger school with 1,077 students compared with 209.
- •Audenshaw School is a academy school while St Peter's CofE Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Audenshaw School is boys and St Peter's CofE 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 Audenshaw School better than St Peter's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Audenshaw School ranks higher (52.2 vs 36.7 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 Audenshaw School and St Peter's CofE Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Ashton-under-Lyne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Audenshaw School: 1,077. St Peter's CofE Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Audenshaw School and St Peter's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Audenshaw School is 210th of 536 and St Peter's CofE Primary School is 1400th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).