Christ The King RC Primary School vs Mesne Lea Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 682 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ The King RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
Mesne Lea Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
| Measure | Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester, North West | Mesne Lea Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #152 of 2,286 | #1144 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1193 of 15,697 | #9050 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 234 | 441 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 441 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 13% |
| 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.christthekingschool.co.uk | www.mesnelea.salford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Christ The King RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.7 vs 45.1).
- •Christ The King RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 56%).
- •Christ The King RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 13%).
- •Mesne Lea Primary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 234.
- •Christ The King RC Primary School is a local authority school while Mesne Lea Primary School 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 Christ The King RC Primary School better than Mesne Lea Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ The King RC Primary School ranks higher (86.7 vs 45.1 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 Christ The King RC Primary School and Mesne Lea Primary School?
About 682 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ The King RC Primary School: 234. Mesne Lea Primary School: 441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King RC Primary School and Mesne Lea Primary School rank in North West?
Christ The King RC Primary School is 152nd of 2,286 and Mesne Lea Primary School is 1144th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).