Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School vs St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 511 m 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
St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Manchester, North West | St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #303 of 536 | #1257 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2548 of 4,090 | #9820 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,186 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,186 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.stjohnfisher.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.5 vs 38.2).
- •Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,186 students compared with 211.
- •Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School is a local authority school while St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (41.5 vs 38.2 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 Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School and St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 511 m 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. St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School and St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School is 303rd of 536 and St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1257th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).