Cheetwood Primary School vs Chetham's School of Music
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheetwood Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
Chetham's School of Music
Manchester · Independent all-through · Ages 8–19
331 students
| Measure | Cheetwood Primary School Manchester, North West | Chetham's School of Music Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2179 of 2,286 | #317 of 536 |
| National rank | #15287 of 15,697 | #2659 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 8–19 |
| Students | 197 | 331 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 331 |
| Free school meals | 51.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.1 |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cheetwood.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.chethamsschoolofmusic.com |
The verdict
- •Chetham's School of Music scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 9.6).
- •Chetham's School of Music is the larger school with 331 students compared with 197.
- •Cheetwood Primary School is a local authority school while Chetham's School of Music 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 Cheetwood Primary School better than Chetham's School of Music?
On the Success Index (England), Chetham's School of Music ranks higher (35.8 vs 9.6 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 Cheetwood Primary School and Chetham's School of Music?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheetwood Primary School: 197. Chetham's School of Music: 331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheetwood Primary School and Chetham's School of Music rank in North West?
Cheetwood Primary School is 2179th of 2,286 and Chetham's School of Music is 317th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).