Cheetwood Primary School vs The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 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
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Cheetwood Primary School Manchester, North West | The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2179 of 2,286 | #2186 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15287 of 15,697 | #15317 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 197 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 51.8% | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 10% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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.cheetwood.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.cathedralschoolstpeterandjohn.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (9.6 vs 9.3).
- •Cheetwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 10%).
- •The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary is the larger school with 213 students compared with 197.
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 The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary?
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 Cheetwood Primary School and The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheetwood Primary School: 197. The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheetwood Primary School and The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary rank in North West?
Cheetwood Primary School is 2179th of 2,286 and The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary is 2186th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).