Broadoak School vs Chetwynde School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 95 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadoak School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
507 students
Chetwynde School
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
508 students
| Measure | Broadoak School Manchester, North West | Chetwynde School Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #386 of 536 | #174 of 536 |
| National rank | #3139 of 4,090 | #1488 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 507 | 508 |
| Pupils on roll | 507 | 508 |
| Free school meals | 56% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.3% | 46.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.7% | 58.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | broadoakschool.co.uk/ | www.chetwynde.scmat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Chetwynde School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.9 vs 26.2).
- •Chetwynde School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 507.
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 Broadoak School better than Chetwynde School?
On the Success Index (England), Chetwynde School ranks higher (59.9 vs 26.2 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 Broadoak School and Chetwynde School?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadoak School: 507. Chetwynde School: 508. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadoak School and Chetwynde School rank in North West?
Broadoak School is 386th of 536 and Chetwynde School is 174th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).