Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School vs Elm Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,186 students
Elm Wood Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
| Measure | Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Manchester, North West | Elm Wood Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #303 of 536 | #1995 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2548 of 4,090 | #14360 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,186 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,186 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.46 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.3 | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.clrchs.co.uk | www.elmwoodps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.2 vs 17.5).
- •Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,186 students compared with 453.
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 Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School better than Elm Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School ranks higher (38.2 vs 17.5 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 Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School and Elm Wood Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School: 1,186. Elm Wood Primary School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School and Elm Wood Primary School rank in North West?
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School is 303rd of 536 and Elm Wood Primary School is 1995th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).