Briscoe Lane Academy vs Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 566 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briscoe Lane Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
592 students
Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
387 students
| Measure | Briscoe Lane Academy Manchester, North West | Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1386 of 2,286 | #1496 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10822 of 15,697 | #11492 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 592 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 387 |
| Free school meals | 70.8% | 57.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 3% |
| 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.briscoe.manchester.sch.uk | www.christtheking.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Briscoe Lane Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 33.7).
- •Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 61%).
- •Briscoe Lane Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Briscoe Lane Academy is the larger school with 592 students compared with 387.
- •Briscoe Lane Academy is a academy school while Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester 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 Briscoe Lane Academy better than Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester?
On the Success Index (England), Briscoe Lane Academy ranks higher (36.9 vs 33.7 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 Briscoe Lane Academy and Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester?
About 566 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Briscoe Lane Academy: 592. Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Briscoe Lane Academy and Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester rank in North West?
Briscoe Lane Academy is 1386th of 2,286 and Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester is 1496th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).