Barlow Hall Primary School vs Didsbury High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlow Hall Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
231 students
Didsbury High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,220 students
| Measure | Barlow Hall Primary School Manchester, North West | Didsbury High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #793 of 2,286 | #115 of 536 |
| National rank | #6660 of 15,697 | #1002 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 231 | 1,220 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 1,220 |
| Free school meals | 60.2% | 41.5% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.5 |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | barlowhallprimary.co.uk/ | www.didsburyhighschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Didsbury High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 56.1).
- •Didsbury High School is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 231.
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 Barlow Hall Primary School better than Didsbury High School?
On the Success Index (England), Didsbury High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 56.1 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 Barlow Hall Primary School and Didsbury High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlow Hall Primary School: 231. Didsbury High School: 1,220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlow Hall Primary School and Didsbury High School rank in North West?
Barlow Hall Primary School is 793rd of 2,286 and Didsbury High School is 115th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).