Carnforth High School vs Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 78 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnforth High School
Carnforth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
657 students
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
659 students
| Measure | Carnforth High School Carnforth, North West | Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #353 of 536 | #113 of 536 |
| National rank | #2979 of 4,090 | #999 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 657 | 659 |
| Pupils on roll | 657 | 659 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 45.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.8 | 58.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.2% | 64.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.7% | 77.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | 5.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Carnforth | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.carnforthhigh.co.uk | www.edengirlsmanchester.com |
The verdict
- •Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 29.5).
- •Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester is the larger school with 659 students compared with 657.
- •Carnforth High School is co-educational and Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 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 Carnforth High School better than Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester?
On the Success Index (England), Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester ranks higher (70.5 vs 29.5 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 Carnforth High School and Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Carnforth and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carnforth High School: 657. Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester: 659. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carnforth High School and Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester rank in North West?
Carnforth High School is 353rd of 536 and Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester is 113th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).