Birchfields Primary School vs Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 138 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchfields Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
592 students
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,049 students
| Measure | Birchfields Primary School Manchester, North West | Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2062 of 2,286 | #274 of 536 |
| National rank | #14678 of 15,697 | #2314 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 592 | 1,049 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 1,049 |
| Free school meals | 58.8% | 52.5% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birchfieldsprimary.com | www.meacentral.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Manchester Enterprise Academy Central scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.2 vs 15.1).
- •Manchester Enterprise Academy Central is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 592.
- •Birchfields Primary School is a local authority school while Manchester Enterprise Academy Central 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 Birchfields Primary School better than Manchester Enterprise Academy Central?
On the Success Index (England), Manchester Enterprise Academy Central ranks higher (43.2 vs 15.1 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 Birchfields Primary School and Manchester Enterprise Academy Central?
About 138 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfields Primary School: 592. Manchester Enterprise Academy Central: 1,049. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfields Primary School and Manchester Enterprise Academy Central rank in North West?
Birchfields Primary School is 2062nd of 2,286 and Manchester Enterprise Academy Central is 274th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).