Brookburn Community School vs Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 539 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookburn Community School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
Manchester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
264 students
| Measure | Brookburn Community School Manchester, North West | Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #88 of 2,286 | #16 of 536 |
| National rank | #659 of 15,697 | #138 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 427 | 264 |
| Pupils on roll | 427 | 264 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 112.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 64.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 76% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 92% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | brookburn.manchester.sch.uk/ | migsg.miet.uk |
The verdict
- •Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 91.2).
- •Brookburn Community School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 264.
- •Brookburn Community School is a academy school while Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Brookburn Community School is co-educational and Manchester Islamic Grammar 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 Brookburn Community School better than Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (94.2 vs 91.2 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 Brookburn Community School and Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls?
About 539 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookburn Community School: 427. Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls: 264. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookburn Community School and Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls rank in North West?
Brookburn Community School is 88th of 2,286 and Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is 16th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).