Burnage Academy for Boys vs Priestnall School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnage Academy for Boys
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,021 students
Priestnall School
Stockport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,312 students
| Measure | Burnage Academy for Boys Manchester, North West | Priestnall School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #254 of 536 | #56 of 536 |
| National rank | #2192 of 4,090 | #575 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,021 | 1,312 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,021 | 1,312 |
| Free school meals | 53.3% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.6 | 52.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.3% | 56.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.3% | 78.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.99 | 4.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.burnage.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.priestnallschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Priestnall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 45.6).
- •Priestnall School is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 1,021.
- •Burnage Academy for Boys is boys and Priestnall School is co-educational.
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 Burnage Academy for Boys better than Priestnall School?
On the Success Index (England), Priestnall School ranks higher (81.1 vs 45.6 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 Burnage Academy for Boys and Priestnall School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnage Academy for Boys: 1,021. Priestnall School: 1,312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnage Academy for Boys and Priestnall School rank in North West?
Burnage Academy for Boys is 254th of 536 and Priestnall School is 56th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).