Chetham's School of Music vs Talmud Torah Chinuch Norim School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 2.5 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
Talmud Torah Chinuch Norim School
Manchester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
317 students
| Measure | Chetham's School of Music Manchester, North West | Talmud Torah Chinuch Norim School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #317 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #2659 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 8–19 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 331 | 317 |
| Pupils on roll | 331 | 317 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | – |
The verdict
- •Chetham's School of Music is the larger school with 331 students compared with 317.
- •Chetham's School of Music is co-educational and Talmud Torah Chinuch Norim School is boys.
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 Talmud Torah Chinuch Norim School?
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 Chetham's School of Music and Talmud Torah Chinuch Norim School?
About 2.5 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. Talmud Torah Chinuch Norim School: 317. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chetham's School of Music and Talmud Torah Chinuch Norim School rank in North West?
Chetham's School of Music is 317th of 536 and Talmud Torah Chinuch Norim School is unranked among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).