Christ The King RC Primary School vs St Paul's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 470 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
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
355 students
| Measure | Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester, North West | St Paul's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #152 of 2,286 | #580 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1193 of 15,697 | #4955 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 234 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 11% |
| 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 | stpaulsce.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ The King RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.7 vs 64.5).
- •Christ The King RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 76%).
- •Christ The King RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 11%).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 234.
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 St Paul's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ The King RC Primary School ranks higher (86.7 vs 64.5 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 St Paul's CofE Primary School?
About 470 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. St Paul's CofE Primary School: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King RC Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Christ The King RC Primary School is 152nd of 2,286 and St Paul's CofE Primary School is 580th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).