Chapel Street Community Primary School vs Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 553 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapel Street Community Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
674 students
Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy
Manchester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
35 students
| Measure | Chapel Street Community Primary School Manchester, North West | Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1900 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #13959 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 674 | 35 |
| Pupils on roll | 674 | 35 |
| Free school meals | 61.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.5% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chapelstreetprimary.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Chapel Street Community Primary School is the larger school with 674 students compared with 35.
- •Chapel Street Community Primary School is a local authority school while Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy is a independent 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 Chapel Street Community Primary School better than Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chapel Street Community Primary School and Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy?
About 553 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chapel Street Community Primary School: 674. Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy: 35. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chapel Street Community Primary School and Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy rank in North West?
Chapel Street Community Primary School is 1900th of 2,286 and Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).