CHS South vs Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
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
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
Manchester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
145 students
| Measure | CHS South Manchester, North West | Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #229 of 536 | #17 of 536 |
| National rank | #1987 of 4,090 | #145 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,177 | 145 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,177 | 145 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 58% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.3 | 62.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44% | 82.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.4% | 92.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | 5.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chssouth.org.uk | www.kdgb.miet.uk |
The verdict
- •Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.0 vs 49.5).
- •CHS South is the larger school with 1,177 students compared with 145.
- •CHS South is a academy school while Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •CHS South is co-educational and Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is boys.
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 Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys ranks higher (94.0 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 Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys?
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. Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys: 145. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do CHS South and Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys rank in North West?
CHS South is 229th of 536 and Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys is 17th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).