Branwood Preparatory School vs St Andrew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 868 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branwood Preparatory School
Manchester · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
124 students
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
| Measure | Branwood Preparatory School Manchester, North West | St Andrew's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1413 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #10964 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 124 | 232 |
| Pupils on roll | 124 | 232 |
| Free school meals | – | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 62% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | branwoodschool.co.uk/ | www.standrewsprimaryeccles.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 124.
- •Branwood Preparatory School is a independent school while St Andrew's CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Branwood Preparatory School better than St Andrew's CofE 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 Branwood Preparatory School and St Andrew's CofE Primary School?
About 868 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Branwood Preparatory School: 124. St Andrew's CofE Primary School: 232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Branwood Preparatory School and St Andrew's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Branwood Preparatory School is unranked and St Andrew's CofE Primary School is 1413th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).