CHS South vs Didsbury High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CHS South
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,177 students
Didsbury High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,220 students
| Measure | CHS South Manchester, North West | Didsbury High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #229 of 536 | #115 of 536 |
| National rank | #1987 of 4,090 | #1002 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,177 | 1,220 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,177 | 1,220 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 41.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.3 | 57.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44% | 60.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.4% | 79.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | 5.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.5 |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chssouth.org.uk | www.didsburyhighschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Didsbury High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 49.5).
- •Didsbury High School is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 1,177.
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 CHS South better than Didsbury High School?
On the Success Index (England), Didsbury High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 49.5 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 CHS South and Didsbury High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
CHS South: 1,177. Didsbury High School: 1,220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do CHS South and Didsbury High School rank in North West?
CHS South is 229th of 536 and Didsbury High School is 115th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).