Cheetham CofE Community Academy vs Marlborough Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 343 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheetham CofE Community Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
597 students
Marlborough Road Academy
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Cheetham CofE Community Academy Manchester, North West | Marlborough Road Academy Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1579 of 2,286 | #2110 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11971 of 15,697 | #14942 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 597 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 597 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 52.8% | 70.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.5% | 61.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 2% |
| 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 | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cheetham.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.marlboroughroad.org |
The verdict
- •Cheetham CofE Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.3 vs 12.9).
- •Cheetham CofE Community Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 45%).
- •Cheetham CofE Community Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •Cheetham CofE Community Academy is the larger school with 597 students compared with 226.
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 Cheetham CofE Community Academy better than Marlborough Road Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cheetham CofE Community Academy ranks higher (31.3 vs 12.9 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 Cheetham CofE Community Academy and Marlborough Road Academy?
About 343 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheetham CofE Community Academy: 597. Marlborough Road Academy: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheetham CofE Community Academy and Marlborough Road Academy rank in North West?
Cheetham CofE Community Academy is 1579th of 2,286 and Marlborough Road Academy is 2110th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).