Birkenhead School vs Manchester High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkenhead School
Prenton · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
892 students
Manchester High School for Girls
Manchester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
913 students
| Measure | Birkenhead School Prenton, North West | Manchester High School for Girls Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #282 of 536 | #5 of 536 |
| National rank | #2370 of 4,090 | #53 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 892 | 913 |
| Pupils on roll | 892 | 913 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 73.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 93.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 96.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | 6.82 |
| A level points per entry | 38.6 | 46.1 |
| town | Prenton | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birkenheadschool.co.uk | www.manchesterhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Manchester High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.1 vs 41.6).
- •Manchester High School for Girls is the larger school with 913 students compared with 892.
- •Birkenhead School is co-educational and Manchester High School for Girls is girls.
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 Birkenhead School better than Manchester High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Manchester High School for Girls ranks higher (97.1 vs 41.6 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 Birkenhead School and Manchester High School for Girls?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Prenton and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkenhead School: 892. Manchester High School for Girls: 913. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkenhead School and Manchester High School for Girls rank in North West?
Birkenhead School is 282nd of 536 and Manchester High School for Girls is 5th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).