Chorlton High School vs Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chorlton High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,532 students
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
Manchester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
264 students
| Measure | Chorlton High School Manchester, North West | Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #102 of 536 | #16 of 536 |
| National rank | #894 of 4,090 | #138 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,532 | 264 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,532 | 264 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.1% | 112.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.0 | 64.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.2% | 76% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.6% | 92% |
| EBacc average points | 5.06 | 5.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chorltonhigh.manchester.sch.uk/ | migsg.miet.uk |
The verdict
- •Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 72.7).
- •Chorlton High School is the larger school with 1,532 students compared with 264.
- •Chorlton High School is a academy school while Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Chorlton High School is co-educational and Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is girls.
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 Chorlton High School better than Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (94.2 vs 72.7 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 Chorlton High School and Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chorlton High School: 1,532. Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls: 264. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chorlton High School and Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls rank in North West?
Chorlton High School is 102nd of 536 and Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is 16th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).