Chetham's School of Music vs The Friars Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 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
The Friars Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
362 students
| Measure | Chetham's School of Music Manchester, North West | The Friars Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #317 of 536 | #1709 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2659 of 4,090 | #12783 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 8–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 331 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 331 | 362 |
| Free school meals | – | 43.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 80.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chethamsschoolofmusic.com | www.friarsprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chetham's School of Music scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 27.2).
- •The Friars Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 331.
- •Chetham's School of Music is a independent school while The Friars Primary School is a local authority 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 The Friars Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chetham's School of Music ranks higher (35.8 vs 27.2 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 The Friars Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chetham's School of Music: 331. The Friars Primary School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chetham's School of Music and The Friars Primary School rank in North West?
Chetham's School of Music is 317th of 536 and The Friars Primary School is 1709th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).