Buile Hill Academy vs Philips High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 5.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buile Hill Academy
Salford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
870 students
Philips High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
868 students
| Measure | Buile Hill Academy Salford, North West | Philips High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #285 of 536 | #158 of 536 |
| National rank | #2408 of 4,090 | #1390 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 870 | 868 |
| Pupils on roll | 870 | 868 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | 37.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | 50.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.6% | 54.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.5% | 73.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.84 | 4.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salford | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | bua.northerneducationtrust.org/ | philipshigh.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Philips High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 41.0).
- •Buile Hill Academy is the larger school with 870 students compared with 868.
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 Buile Hill Academy better than Philips High School?
On the Success Index (England), Philips High School ranks higher (61.8 vs 41.0 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 Buile Hill Academy and Philips High School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Salford and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buile Hill Academy: 870. Philips High School: 868. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buile Hill Academy and Philips High School rank in North West?
Buile Hill Academy is 285th of 536 and Philips High School is 158th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).