Birchfields Primary School vs The Manchester Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 569 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
The Manchester Grammar School
Manchester · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
1,642 students
| Measure | Birchfields Primary School Manchester, North West | The Manchester Grammar School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2062 of 2,286 | #284 of 536 |
| National rank | #14678 of 15,697 | #2404 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–18 |
| Students | 592 | 1,642 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 1,642 |
| Free school meals | 58.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | 50.0 |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birchfieldsprimary.com | www.mgs.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Manchester Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.1 vs 15.1).
- •The Manchester Grammar School is the larger school with 1,642 students compared with 592.
- •Birchfields Primary School is a local authority school while The Manchester Grammar School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Birchfields Primary School is co-educational and The Manchester Grammar School is boys.
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 The Manchester Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), The Manchester Grammar School ranks higher (41.1 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 The Manchester Grammar School?
About 569 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfields Primary School: 592. The Manchester Grammar School: 1,642. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfields Primary School and The Manchester Grammar School rank in North West?
Birchfields Primary School is 2062nd of 2,286 and The Manchester Grammar School is 284th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).