Chetham's School of Music vs Co-op Academy New Islington
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.
Chetham's School of Music
Manchester · Independent all-through · Ages 8–19
331 students
Co-op Academy New Islington
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
376 students
| Measure | Chetham's School of Music Manchester, North West | Co-op Academy New Islington Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #317 of 536 | #939 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2659 of 4,090 | #7710 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 8–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 331 | 376 |
| Pupils on roll | 331 | 376 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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.chethamsschoolofmusic.com | newislington.coopacademies.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Co-op Academy New Islington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.2 vs 35.8).
- •Co-op Academy New Islington is the larger school with 376 students compared with 331.
- •Chetham's School of Music is a independent school while Co-op Academy New Islington is a academy 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 Chetham's School of Music better than Co-op Academy New Islington?
On the Success Index (England), Co-op Academy New Islington ranks higher (51.2 vs 35.8 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 Chetham's School of Music and Co-op Academy New Islington?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chetham's School of Music: 331. Co-op Academy New Islington: 376. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chetham's School of Music and Co-op Academy New Islington rank in North West?
Chetham's School of Music is 317th of 536 and Co-op Academy New Islington is 939th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).