Benchill Primary School vs Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 913 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benchill Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
370 students
| Measure | Benchill Primary School Manchester, North West | Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1752 of 2,286 | #1769 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13060 of 15,697 | #13148 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 479 | 370 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 370 |
| Free school meals | 64.5% | 44.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.benchill.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.fishermoreprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (25.6 vs 25.2).
- •Benchill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 48%).
- •Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 1%).
- •Benchill Primary School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 370.
- •Benchill Primary School is a local authority school while Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Benchill Primary School better than Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Benchill Primary School and Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 913 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benchill Primary School: 479. Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 370. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benchill Primary School and Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Benchill Primary School is 1752nd of 2,286 and Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 1769th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).